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A black bear was spotted Wednesday near the Hulmeville Borough and Middletown Township border, according to various reports.
PhillyBurbs.com reports the bear was spotted on Zimmerman Lane during the afternoon hours by a local resident.
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The animal, estimated to be 400 pounds, was captured in cell phone photos, Fox29 reported on their 6 p.m. newscast.
Local police agencies have not issued any warnings for local residents.
While black bear sightings in central and upper Bucks County are not uncommon, sightings south of Newtown are.
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Yahoo.com gives the following advice on what to do if you come face to face with a bear:
Do not run. Bears are fast animals and you will not be able to outrun it. If the bear is advancing, make lots of noise, but human noise, talk very loudly, act a bit aggressive, bang things such as rocks or pans together to make sounds. Do not imitate a bear or scream. Bears will often charge but stop short of attacking you, or come within reach to show they are dominant. Do not run or they will give chase.
