A young black bear that spent days roaming neighborhoods across Tucson’s northwest side has been captured, officials said.
The bear was seen Thursday morning near North Oracle Road and East Linda Vista Blvd., according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. AZGFD advised residents in the area that items such as trash, outdoor pet food and bird feeders attract bears and sightings should be called into 623-236-7201. Video courtesy of AZGFD.
The bear, a female believed to be no more than 2 years old, was first spotted Wednesday. The bear was popular on social media, with videos showing it walking through yards and filling up on garbage.
Arizona Game and Fish officers captured and tranquilized the bear around 5:30 p.m. Saturday near West Ina Road and North La Canada Drive.
The bear was tagged for future identification and released Sunday in a remote location, officials said.
The bear was seen in a yard near Immaculate Heart High School on West Magee Road in Oro Valley on Wednesday. It wandered neighborhoods on the northwest side until being captured Saturday night.
