West Plains, MO. – A black bear was sighted in the West Plains Country Club before the local Conservation Agency was called, and agents came to escort the bear out of town.
The small, 60-70lbs bear was located in a patch of woods, and was chased through Golf Course, the subdivision there, and out Deer Valley Drive before moving out of town.
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With the time of year, the growing bear population in the area, and the drought conditions making food more scarce, the Department of Conservation is urging residents to be more Bear Aware. Read more by clicking here.
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