| Latest Post: Started By: Rank: Category Bear Sighting - Van Buren Area - 7/16/12I had a very close encounter (5 ft.) with a mature black bear (300 - 350 lbs.), on Monday, July 16th, 2012 at approx. 5:00 PM, located on 3rd Street between Van Buren Road and Rt. 5, just West of the Fireside restaurant. He was running, and ran right past me, I don't think he knew I was there. He was 40 yds. past me before he stopped, then he walked into the woods. I'm not sure which direction he cam from, possibly from Rt. 5, but I didn't dee him until he was right beside me. It was awesome!... but a bit alarming at the same time! Let me know if anyone else has seen him in the area. Keep your garbage and food sources where he can't get to them! Member CommentsProudToBeUnAmericanThere could be trouble bruin if we can't control the bear population. Posted 75 days ago. ProudToBeUnAmericanI regret that I was not there to bear witness to this sighting. Posted 114 days ago. Post a Comment |