A black bear was spotted in a neighborhood in Newton, Massachusetts, prompting police to issue an advisory to residents in the area over the weekend.
Newton police said Sunday they are watching the bear's location after it was spotted in the Newton Highlands area near Cold Springs Park.
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Police shared a video on Facebook that showed the bear running through someone's front yard, very close to two parked vehicles and the home's front door.
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The mayor also shared a photo on Facebook showing the bear in the Cold Springs Park area.
Residents are being advised to not approach the bear, and keep a safe distance. Sightings can be reported to the police department's non-emergency line at 617-796-2123.
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State environmental police have been notified.
On Monday, bear sightings in nearby Arlington led to schools being delayed for an hour. NBC10 Boston later captured video of the bear at a farm in Lexington.
There was no word from officials if it was the same bear.
