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Black Bear Spotted in East Manatee
Bears in Bradenton? One homeowner tells local news station WWSB ABC 7 it's true, and she has the photos to prove it.
Black bears in the Bradenton area?
One homeowner says it's true — she saw it with her own eyes last week, MySuncoast.com reports.
The woman, who wanted to remain anonymous, shared with WWSB ABC 7 photos of a bear near the entrance to her home in the Panther Ridge subdivision off State Road 70 in East Manatee.
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So what's up with that? MySuncoast.com reports:
Florida Black Bears are mainly found in the central and northern part of the state. Most of the bears are quite timid, and don't pose a huge threat to humans, (bear expert Derek) Ross said. To avoid a bear coming on your property, make sure your yard is maintained and your garbage cans have lids on them.
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