Bear spotted in yard in Evesham Township, NJ
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. (WPVI) -- Police believe the same black bear that was spotted in Camden County has made its way into Evesham Township, Burlington County.
The animal was spotted around 5:00 p.m. Saturday on Derby Road in the Kings Grant Development.
An Action News viewer snapped photos of the bear in her neighbor's backyard.
There were at least three bear sightings in Camden County earlier this week including in Winslow and Waterford townships.
Anyone who encounters a bear is urged to immediately notify call 911 or the Division of Fish and Wildlife at (877) 927-6337.
Police are asking residents to take steps to avoid attracting bears, and have supplied the following tips from the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife:
- Store all you garbage in containers with tight fitting lids and place them along the inside walls of your garage or in the basement, sturdy shed or other secure area.
- Wash garbage containers with disinfectant solution regularly to remove odors.
- Put out garbage on collection day, not the night before.
- Clean outdoor grills and utensils thoroughly after each use and store grills securely.
- Do not place meat or any sweet foods in compost piles.
- Avoid feeding birds in an area frequented by bears.
- Pick up fruit or nuts that fall from trees and discard it in garbage containers with tight fitting lids.
