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    Ohio county gets nearly 20 black bear reports in 3 days

    By Danielle Langenfeld,

    3 hours ago

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    BARLOW TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) – Wildlife officials in southeast Ohio received nearly 20 black bear reports in just three days.

    According to a recently released field report, the black bear sightings took place in June.

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    Officials said State Wildlife Officer Scot Gardner, assigned to Washington County, confirmed that there were at least two bears but many of the nearly 20 reports were likely of the same bear in the Vincent area of Barlow Township.

    According to the report, Officer Gardner advised residents to leave the bear alone and give it space to safely travel through the area.

    Black bears are considered endangered in Ohio.

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    “Most bears seen in Ohio are young males, which can travel great distances in search of new habitat. In the absence of a resident female, transient male bears are not likely to remain in an area for an extended time,” read the report.

    According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources , the number of black bear sightings has been on the rise ever since the state started tracking reports back in 1993.

    In 2022, 285 sightings were reported in 52 counties of those 161 were confirmed based on evidence such as pictures or tracks.

    While, sightings occur year-round most are reported in late May through early July, say experts.

    If you see a black bear, wildlife officials ask that you report it here .

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