Black bear sightings in Massachusetts: South Shore bear roaming Cohasset police help furry friend
The black bear sightings continue across eastern Massachusetts, as a South Shore bear roamed through Cohasset on Monday while police helped “our furry friend.”
It’s that time of the year when black bears are most active in the region, leading to more reports from the public. Recently, a bear was spotted running through Newton, and a bear was seen in Arlington before heading to a Lexington farm.
On Monday, Cohasset Police reported that a well-known regional bear — known as the South Shore bear — was making its way through town.
“Interesting day so far…Our officers helped with safe passage through #Cohasset for our furry friend,” police wrote on social media, showing an officer blocking a road with the bear in front of the cruiser.
“He made his way through Border St., South Main St., 100 Pond St., Clay Spring, CJC Hwy, Stop and Shop, Chittenden Lane, Fairoaks, #Dunkin Donuts, #CHOPS, Rose Hill, King Street, and was last seen on North Main headed towards the RTF / Cedar Street,” police added.
Cohasset Police were telling residents to give the bear plenty of room. Police added that the bear was heading in the direction of Hingham.
On Sunday, a bear was seen out for a stroll in Scituate, which is next to Cohasset. It was likely the same bear.
“Please remember not to approach or harass the bear in any way,” Scituate MA Natural Resources wrote.
The day before, the bear was seen climbing a guardrail in Hanover, and police said the next stops would likely include Scituate and Cohasset.
Also on Thursday, Cohasset Police told residents that the bear was seen in Norwell, and it might head to Cohasset.
“It is likely to be same bear who has been travelling throughout south east MA by several area police departments, and has been seen in various towns across the South Shore,” police wrote.
“Please note that if the bear is sighted in Cohasset, you do not need to call to report it to the Cohasset Police unless it is a hazardous situation for you or for the bear,” police added. “The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game will only take steps to relocate the bear if it is in danger. Published reports by local PD’s and various Facebook groups have said this has not been the case so far. The bear has been very docile and is a sight to see!”
Interesting afternoon. Ensuring safe passage for our furry friend along North Main St, #Cohasset. Officer Josh Kimball. Please give the @SouthShoreBear plenty of room. He's heading toward #Hingham now. pic.twitter.com/D10o9qPQHJ
— Cohasset Police (@CohassetPolice) June 19, 2023
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