Apr 24, 2008 12:41 pm US/Eastern
Wayward Black Bear Roams N.J. Town
PARAMUS, N.J. (CBS) ―
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A large bear was seen roaming the neighborhoods of Paramus, N.J. on April 24, 2008.
CBS
A large black bear was seen wandering around a Paramus neighborhood on Thursday morning. The bear is estimated to weigh around 400 pounds, walking through various yards in Ridgewood, N.J.
The bear's travels included stops near Paramus Catholic High School, which put students and administrators on high alert. The school was eventually locked down and all outside activities were cancelled until the bear was captured.
A Paramus police spokesperson warned people against using bike and jogging paths until the New Jersey Fish Game Wildlife captures and removes the bear.
New Jersey Wildlife officials were seen trying to capture the bear, which they believe appears to be about 2-years-old. The bear was able to run from the officials however, swimming through a creek and then running through a heavily wooded area.
The bear has remained in a wooded section of the county for now and officials have called off their search. Animal control officers had fired shots into the air to scare the animal away. It's expected it will likely find a spot to sleep before resuming its travels overnight back to its home.
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