FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- People living in Freehold Township are on the lookout for a hungry bear roaming the neighborhood.
Police posted video of a black bear taking a bird feeder down from a tree and having a snack around 5:30 a.m. Thursday near Coachman Drive.
PUBLIC INFORMATION: There was a confirmed black bear sighting in the area of Coachmen Drive in Freehold Township around 5:30AM this morning (5/19). The bear spent some time by a bird feeder and then ventured on. Department of Environmental Protection Officials advised there is no cause for concern based on their observations. We don't have the same frequency of these sightings as other counties, but they do occur from time to time.
Please find resources about bear facts that the DEP requested we share with residents.
https://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/bears/prevent-bear-damage.html
