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    Black bear spotted in yard of Coventry home

    By Raymond Baccari,

    1 day ago

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    COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — A black bear was spotted in the yard of a Coventry home on Saturday morning.

    The homeowner’s doorbell camera captured footage of this bear strolling through their yard and knocking down a bird feeder.

    ALSO READ: Black bear passes through Burrillville neighborhood

    This took place on Sharon Drive, not too far from Coventry High School.

    Coventry police confirmed to 12 News that this sighting was reported and the bear had likely scurried off into the woods before officers arrived.

    Anyone who sees a black bear is urged to not approach them and report it to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management .

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