Video: Florida black bear caught on camera approaching North Port home

NORTH PORT, Fla. - North Port residents are being asked to secure their garbage cans and other items after a Florida black bear was recently seen walking up to a home. 

In a post on social media, the North Port Police Department said officers went to a home along Tidwell Street in the North Port Estates area after its owner spotted a bear on his trail camera walking up to his house. 

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Police joked that in addition to locking up garbage cans, residents may also want to close up other food sources such as picnic baskets.

Courtesy: North Port Police Department

The FWC is aware of the Florida black bear sighting. 

The agency asks residents to contact them if they see a black bear in the area. 

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