SouthCoast communities saw a lot of black bear activity in 2023, and could be poised for even more in 2024 as MassWildlife has confirmed bears are moving in.
A black bear was spotted at Destruction Brook Woods. Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust is warning residents to be aware of their surroundings and protect property.
A bear expert from MassWildlife said he is 'almost certain' there was only one black bear trekking across the SouthCoast last week, a two-year-old male.
A Marion yacht worker got the surprise of her life this morning when a black bear walked right by her on the docks of Sippican Harbor and jumped in for a swim.