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Black Bear Sighting near Highway 3A | BearSee

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Black Bear sighting near Highway 3A

Black Bear

Highway 3A

Seen 6 days ago

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

Technical location

49.6050 N, 117.1289 W

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Includes reports within 25 km from the last 30 days when available.

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1 recent sightings within 25 km.

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