Our hope is the bear will return to a more remote area,” APD said. There is no word on what specific areas in Athens the bear was spotted. If you see the bear, you can contact APD at 256-233-8700.

One of the two Big Bear eaglets marked another milestone Thursday — hovering for the first time. The next step will be to "fledge," which is when the eaglets actually leave the nest.

One of the Big Bear eaglets, Sunny, flew the nest for the first time, thrilling fans of the live webcam that monitors the family of eagles that includes mom Jackie, dad Shadow and sibling Gizmo.

Wildlife officials said early Sunday morning, around 4:30 a.m., the bear broke into a trailer at Eagle Point Campground in Emerald Bay State Park. A camper inside woke up to the sound of the break ...

The incident happened in the early morning hours of May 21, when a game warden was called to a residence in Bell County regarding a black bear inside the home, according to a Facebook post by the ...

After revealing the gender of one of the eaglets last week, wildlife organization Friends of Big Bear Valley announced that Sunny and Gizmo are sisters. Big News…after much observation and some ...

Black Bear spotted around Huntsville, officials provide tips on what to do if you spot one by: Jaylan Wright Posted: Jun 18, 2025 / 11:08 AM CDT Updated: Jun 18, 2025 / 11:08 AM CDT ...

WILMINGTON, Ohio (WKRC) — A rare black bear sighting has taken Wilmington by storm, captivating the community and sparking a wave of viral memes. Kelsie Wasson, a local resident, encountered the ...