Friday, 13 July 2012 11:00

Bear Spotted In Hudson Featured

Written by  Chris Keppler
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Bear Spotted In Hudson Source: Shannon Kosko

The bear that's been making its way through Streetsboro has apparently migrated a few miles west.

That's what Hudson police are telling us, saying there have been reports of the same bear roaming around American Fireworks on Darrow Road, then moving back in the Hudson-Aurora Road & Glen Echo Drive areas.

It's nothing new in Hudson.  Police say they've had quite a few bear sightings over the last few years. 

This bear sounds typical of the black bears that do wander into neighborhoods from time to time in northeast Ohio because it has not been aggressive.  Still, police are reminding people to stay away if you see it.

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Press Release:

Hudson Police have received reports of a bear spotted in the vicinity of American Fireworks on Darrow Road. It is now traveling east on Hudson Aurora Road and is on Glen Echo. This is the same bear that was seen in Streetsboro yesterday. Over the past few years, we have had a number of bear sightings in Hudson during the spring and summer months. They generally are not aggressive, and are just traveling through the area. Police are warning the public to not approach a bear if you see one, and to stay inside. Also, do not let small pets or children outside alone until the bear has left the area.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has been notified of the sighting. Male bears tend to wander more often between the months of May and August looking to claim new territory and search for mates. To avoid attracting bears, food and trash inside until pickup day. Clean up grills after use and putting bird and other animal feeders up higher.

Last modified on Friday, 13 July 2012 12:41
Chris Keppler

Chris Keppler

Chris is the regular news anchor on WQMX's Wynn and Wilson in the Morning and WONE's Tim and Christi in the Morning programs. He first opened a microphone at WZIP-FM at The University of Akron in 1990 but got his first paid radio job delivering weekend news on WZKL-FM & WDPN-AM in Alliance. Chris then moved to WJER AM & FM in Dover where he reported on Tuscarawas County, including stories that made national headlines. Chris has been honored by his peers with first place awards from the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters including Best Reporter, Best Feature Story, and Best Broadcast Writing among others. In addition to his work as a broadcast journalist Chris has also worked in public relations and as an instructor at the University of Akron teaching Broadcast News Writing. Chris enjoys volunteer work, and has served on the boards of the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters, Public Relations Society of America (Akron Area Chapter), American Cancer Society Hope Gala Committee and currently serves on the Green Baseball/Softball Federation Board. Contact Chris through the newsroom 330-864-6397 or email at ckeppler@rcrg.net

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