Bear Sighting Reported In New Britain Township

NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA — A black bear is roaming the New Britain Township area, township police reported Friday morning, making it the third black bear sighting in Central Bucks in a week.

"The police department has received several calls concerning the bear. Most of the black bears seen in our area have wandered down the Delaware River looking for food after coming out of hibernation," police said.

Police did not say which part of the township the bear sighting occurred.

"If you see the bear, keep your distance. Residents are reminded about leaving pet food outdoors and leaving their trash unsecured - bears love a good trash can smorgasbord when they're hungry," police said.

(Plumstead Township Police Deparment)

Police said the Pennsylvania Game Commission has been notified and is working to track the bear and relocate it to a less populated area of the state.

This is the third bear sighting in Central Bucks in a week. The first was reported last Friday at Taylor Lane and Aquetong Road in Solebury Township.

The second sighting was reported on Wednesday morning in the area of the Fox Hunt subdivision and Bergstrom Road in Plumstead Township.