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Bear captured in Sheboygan

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SHEBOYGAN, Wis-- The Sheboygan Police Department responded to multiple calls of a black bear in the city early Tuesday morning.

Officers found the bear in a residential area, and used a chemical capture device to safely capture the bear.

The DNR estimates the bear is about 2 years old, and weighs about 250 lbs.

It was turned over to the DNR for release.

No one was hurt or injured.

Bear sightings are not common, but they do happen. If you do see a bear do not approach it, and call authorities as soon as possible.