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Jul 7, 2008 6:30 am US/Eastern
Black Bear Wanders Through Leechburg
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Neighbors in Leechburg grabbed their cameras when a baby bear went through their neighborhood.
Leechburg Police Department/KDKA
Neighbors in Armstrong County got a scare when a black bear wandered into their backyards.
The cub, which officials think weighs about 125 pounds, drew quite a crowd.
One officer caught the whole thing on his cell phone camera.
Officials say it isn't uncommon to see bears, but they still take precautions when the show up in neighborhoods.
The Game Commission was called to capture the bear but he managed to escape by swimming across the Kiski River to Westmoreland County.
Officials warn people to use caution if you run across a bear in your neighborhood.
Stay with KDKA for more details.
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