A bear sighting on the city’s south side last night left residents a little uneasy. The 1 year old male black bear was spotted around 8:40 last night, walking through residential streets and a nearby park on 77th avenue. Fish and Wildlife were contacted immediately.

The frightened bear climbed a tree on 74th avenue and Poplar Drive, where he remained until wildlife officers arrived. The bear was sedated, tagged, and is being safely released back into his own environment.

Photos courtesy of Ryan Meikle.