Black bear spotted in Licking County as sightings rise across Ohio

LICKING COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) — When you think of wild animals in central Ohio, a black bear likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. That’s why one Licking County family said they couldn’t believe their eyes.

It was an average afternoon drive home for father and son, Justin and Aaron Rhodes, when something walked into the road in front of them.

“I didn’t even think it was real at first, so that’s why I had to do the double take,” Justin said…

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