West Seneca, N.Y. (WBEN) - West Seneca police are warning residents about a black bear sighting in the town Wednesday morning.
The animal was first spotted Tuesday night on Berg Road, then seen at the Soccer Complex near the creek and at Fireman’s Park. Officers said the bear was last reported in the area of Treehaven Road.
Officials are urging residents to remove potential food sources from their yards, including bird feeders, and to secure garbage bins.
New York state Department of Environmental Conservation wildlife specialists said black bears generally are not harmful to humans if they are left alone. Residents who see the bear are being asked to give it space, allowing it to move on.
