Black Bear Tranquilized and Relocated After Maryland Tree Sighting

Bear Sighting in Langley Park

• 🐻 A black bear caused a stir in a Maryland neighborhood, spending approximately 4 hours perched in a tree.
• ⚠️ Residents were advised by police not to approach the bear and to secure pets and food indoors.

Bear Capture and Relocation

• 🎯 Maryland DNR agents successfully tranquilized the bear from a distance of 50 feet in the air.
• 🌳 After being sedated, the bear climbed down the tree and was safely captured.
• 🏞️ Officials stated the young male bear, previously seen in Beltsville and Laurel, would be relocated to a better habitat in western Maryland.
• 🗓️ The last similar bear capture and removal by DNR agents occurred about one year ago.

Community Reaction

• 💬 Neighbors expressed surprise and some anxiety, noting that while bear sightings have occurred in the region before, this was unusual for their specific block.
• 🗣️ Advice for encountering a bear includes making yourself appear large and yelling to scare it away, as bears are generally more fearful of humans.