Black Bear Sighting in Plumstead

Residents living near Fox Hunt Subdivision and Bergstrom Road reported a black bear sighting in their backyard this morning. The bear did not linger and continued on its way. We encourage residents to contact the Plumsted Township Police Department if they spot a bear in their area.

As a reminder, black bears are generally wary of humans and rarely attack. However, if you do encounter a bear, please remember these important safety tips:

• Never feed or approach bears
• Remain calm, make loud noises, and avoid eye contact
• Never run from a bear