Young black bear spotted in Newcastle

The City of Newcastle is warning pet owners and others who spend time outside to be careful.

They say a young black bear was spotted Friday morning along 129th Avenue Southeast near the cemetery.

“While this may be surprising, it’s not unusual,” a post online from the city states. “Black bear activity increases across Washington during this time of year, and Newcastle is no exception.”…


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