Multiple Bear Sightings Reported In Easton

EASTON, Conn. — A black bear was spotted in two different places in the town of Easton last week, according to police.

A black bear like this was spotted on two different days by multiple residents of Easton.
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09/18/2017 2:00 p.m.

At about 1:05 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, a black bear was spotted in the area of Rock House Road, police said.

Then at about 6:42 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept.12, multiple callers to police reported a black bear sighting in the area of Mile Common and Redding Road.

In the past 52 weeks, a total of 12 bears sightings in Easton have been reported to the state. (Click here to report a bear sighting.)

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection offers the following tips if you spot bears near your home:

DO remove birdfeeders and bird food from late March through November.
DO eliminate food attractants by placing garbage cans inside a garage or shed. Add ammonia to trash to make it unpalatable.
DO clean and store grills in a garage or shed after use. (Propane cylinders should be stored outside.)
DON'T intentionally feed bears. Bears that become accustomed to finding food near your home may become "problem" bears.
DON'T approach or try to get closer to a bear to get a photo or video.
DON'T leave pet food outside overnight.
DON'T add meat or sweets to a compost pile.

On Saturday, two men were arrested on charges of illegally killing two black bears in Wilton. Officers caught them carrying animals parts out of the woods on Saturday, according to the state Environmental Conservation Police.

The two men skinned one of the bears and cut off its paws and head for a trophy, EnCon police said.

For more information on black bears in Connecticut, click here.

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