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If you can BEAR Friday: Black Bear Spotted in Wissahickon

Soooo Friends of the Wissahickon posted on their Facebook page today that a black bear is wandering around the Wissahickon Park.

According to the Facebook post, the bear has been seen on “Forbidden Drive near Valley Green Inn. It was last seen walking across the Creek towards Devils Pool.”

Apparently the bear wanted to get to his Sustainable Bucket List stat. Or maybe he was on his early way to PHL for bike month…

Readers, have you seen the Philadelphia bear? Tell us!

Photos: Friends of the Wissahickon on Facebook & Green Philly Blog (feature center)

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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