Reports of bear sightings in North Wilmington, police say

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- Delaware state police said they have received multiple reports of bear sightings in the North Wilmington area early Wednesday.

Three individuals reported seeing a bear between 3 and 7 a.m. in the area of I-95 in the area of the I-495 split, Manor Avenue at Philadelphia Pike and I-95 in the area of Concord Pike.

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Police said these three reports were only reports of sightings and there have been no direct encounters reported.

Authorities are reminding residents that if they see a bear, they should not approach it, but rather seek shelter, alert others and call 911.

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