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Black bears caught wandering around Tallahassee

Black bears caught wandering around Tallahassee
Posted at 11:03 AM, Nov 10, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-10 11:03:00-05

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - A Tallahassee Police officer snapped a picture of a black bear early Friday morning.

The Tallahassee Police Department says one of their officers saw the black bear early Friday morning in the area of Block and Cactus Street.

According to FWC, bears are not typically aggressive but will defend themselves if approached or cornered.

TPD reminds residents not to approach them if you see one. Instead, call TPD's Consolidated Dispatch at (850) 606-5800.