125-Pound Black Bear Spotted in New Jersey Neighborhoods Captured After 2 Days on the Run
He was tranquilized by authorities.
A black bear seen strolling through several New Jersey neighborhoods over the past two days has been captured.
On Monday, the bear lounged in a tree in a Ridgewood neighborhood. On Tuesday, the bear was caught on helicopter video sauntering through a residential area until animal control officers closed in on him.
The bear was spotted climbing fences and crossing streets. At one point, the newcomer even stared down a dog, but quickly moved on.
Ridgewood High School, Somerville Elementary School and a nearby nursery school were all placed on lockdown while animal control took care of the bear.
The 125-pound bruin was eventually tranquilized. He’ll be released somewhere in the New Jersey wild, officials said.
“He’ll have a nice peaceful trip," Carol Tyler, of the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, told CBS 2. "He’s out cold."
RELATED STORIES
Trending on Inside Edition

Canadian Dad Stabbed to Death Outside Starbucks After Allegedly Asking Man Not to Vape Near His Toddler
Crime
Teenager Fighting for His Life After Horrific Hazing Incident
Crime
California Man Turns the Tables on Squatters Who Took Over His Mother's Home
News
Was Nashville Shooter Targeting Pastor and His 9-Year-Old Daughter in Attack on Covenant School?
Crime
Murder Conviction of 'Serial' Podcast Subject Adnan Syed Reinstated by Maryland Court
Crime
Inside the FBI Hunt for Teen Girl They Feared Was Planning 2nd Massacre at Columbine High on 20th Anniversary
Crime