By Mark Schultz
Staff writer
Posted: Monday, May. 23, 2011
State and local officials have responded to a black bear sighting at UNC's Finley Golf Course in Chapel Hill on Monday.
The bear was sighted on the third hole by golfers who called 911, said Chapel Hill police spokesman Lt. Kevin Gunter. State wildlife officials, Orange County Animal Control and campus police have been sent to the scene.
Last week, there were bear sightings Wednesday in Garner, Thursday in Raleigh and Saturday in Cary.
It’s unclear whether the sightings in Wake County were all of the same bear, though a state wildlife biologist said the sightings in Garner and Raleigh were likely of the same animal.
Biologist Greg Batts said the bear was likely a juvenile who accidentally wandered into the area while looking for a new home.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/05/23/2319412/black-bear-sighted-on-uncs-finley.html
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