Black bear killed after spotted at Plainfield yard sale

A black bear became an unwanted customer at a yard sale in Plainfield Sunday. Neighbors along South Avenue called police at around 8:30 a.m. when the bear was spotted in the yard. Police responded to

News 12 Staff

Jun 15, 2015, 2:41 AM

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Black bear killed after spotted at Plainfield yard sale
A black bear became an unwanted customer at a yard sale in Plainfield Sunday.
Neighbors along South Avenue called police at around 8:30 a.m. when the bear was spotted in the yard.
Police responded to the call, and say they shot and killed the bear because it posed a risk to the community.
Neighbors who didn't want to go on camera say they felt bad the bear had to be killed, but understand why police took that action.
 


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