The Brief
- A black bear was reportedly spotted in a Cottage Grove neighborhood on Friday.
- Authorities advise residents not to approach the bear and keep a close eye on children and pets until it leaves the area.
- Officials say to never feed or approach bears in the wild.
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. (FOX 9) – A black bear was spotted roaming around in a Cottage Grove neighborhood on Friday.
Black bear sighting in Cottage Grove
The backstory:
The Cottage Grove Public Safety Department said it received a couple of reports about a black bear sighting in the 9400 block of Jeffery Avenue on Friday, according to a social media post.
Officials posted a photo of a bear on Facebook telling residents not to approach or interact with the animal if it’s spotted. …