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‘Cute and friend-shaped:’ Roswell police have hilarious response to reports of bear sightings

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department had a hilarious response to a number of bear sightings people have been reporting on Nextdoor.

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Channel 2 Action News viewers have shared pictures and video fo the bear, who seems to be making Roswell home for the summer.

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Roswell police said on Facebook that they are aware of the bear.

“Ahhh yes, it’s that fleeting, magical time of year when 97% of the posts on Nextdoor change from ‘What kind of snake is this?’ to ‘DID YOU SEE THE BEAR?!’” police wrote. “We have seen the bear. He is cute and friend-shaped, but he is not friend.”

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Police said they don’t plan to forcibly remove the bear unless he becomes a safety issue.

“If YOU see the bear, give him space and let him go on his beary way,” police said.

Police listed six pieces of advice to avoid visits from a curious bear:

1) Never feed or approach bears

2) Secure food, garbage, and recycling

3) Remove bird feeders when bears are active

4) Never leave pet food outdoors

5) Clean and store grills/smokers

6) Alert neighbors to bear activity