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Black bear spotted at Irwin Park in New Canaan

A black bear was spotted at Irwin Park in New Canaan Tuesday night around 8 p.m.

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Jun 29, 2022, 8:10 PM

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A viewer sent News 12 video of the bear.
State officials say when you see a bear, you should not approach it.
Like the resident from the video, admire them from afar.


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