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Bear Watch: Black Bear Sighted In Gloucester County

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, N.J. (CBS) - There's been another bear sighting in our area. A black bear was spotted in Monroe Township, Gloucester County on Thursday.

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It was in the area of North Black Horse Pike and Prosser Avenue.

The bear was also seen by the power lines near the 1400 block of Tuckahoe Road. Officials say the bear was last seen on Scotland Run Golf Course, off of Fries Mill Road.

Good morning Monroe Township and happy Friday! We have another sighting of our black bear visitor. The bear was seen in...

Posted by Monroe Township Police Department (Gloucester County, NJ) on Friday, June 12, 2020

At this time, there is no threat to Gloucester County residents.

Bear sightings were recently reported in Delaware and Camden counties.

Police say if you see the bear, call 911.

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