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Residents warned about bear sighting in Fairfield

Police advise not to approach the bear and to keep pets indoors at this time.

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Jul 10, 2025, 11:51 AM

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Updated 6 hr ago

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The sighting occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Stag Trail in Fairfield.
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