Black bear spotted near Gig Harbor park. Here’s what to know about the reported sighting
A black bear was spotted this week near Grandview Forest Park in Gig Harbor.
The Gig Harbor Police Department received an anonymous report from a citizen Monday morning at 6 a.m, Police Chief Kelly Busey told the Gateway.
The report included a picture of a black bear near the park, he said.
“We have not had any additional sightings since,” GHPD posted on twitter Wednesday. “The bear has likely moved to another area.”
“Black Bears are more common in our area than you may think,” the post said. “They generally mind their own business.”
It’s the second reported sighting of a black bear in a Pierce County suburb this week.
On Monday afternoon the Puyallup Police Department also received a tip about a black bear walking near where the Puyallup Loop trail meets Clark’s Creek.
Any urgent reports of bears or other potentially dangerous wildlife that present public safety concerns can be submitted to WDFW by calling 360-902-2936, emailing WILDCOMM@dfw.wa.gov, submitting an online report, or by calling 911.
This story was originally published June 14, 2023 at 5:23 PM.
