Watch now: Young bear seen in NW Tucson captured and released
- Courtesy Arizona Game & Fish Department
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A young bear captured Saturday evening by Arizona Game & Fish officers in Tucson was released Sunday in good condition at a remote location. It was ear-tagged for future identification. The female, age 1-2, was sighted more than two dozens times since Wednesday be residents Northwest of Tucson. It was captured and tranquilized at Ina Road and La Canada Drive. Video courtesy of Arizona Game & Fish Department 2022
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First spotted on Wednesday exploring the yard of a home on Tucson's northwest side, the young bear eluded capture until Saturday evening.
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