Black Bear Walking Through Neighborhood in West Seneca

Just a bear causally walking down the neighborhood sidewalk in West Seneca, New York.

The West Seneca Police Department was made aware of a black bear that was literally trotting down the sidewalk by the West Seneca Soccer Complex. The biggest culprit bringing in bears this time of the year is simply food--including bird feeders, dog food bowls and garbage cans will bring in the bears.

BEAR ALERT Lots of reports of a black bear that was first seen today behind the West Seneca Soccer Complex near the creek and is currently making its way here on Treehaven Rd. Last night's sightings also placed it on Berg Rd.

If you see the bear, simply give it space and let it continue on its way. Bringing in bird feeders, securing garbage, and removing other food sources will help encourage our visitor to move along. Black bears generally avoid people, and attacks on humans are rare.

Remember if you happen to be out and see the bear you don't have to outrun the bear you just have to outrun your slowest friend

Take a look at the video below!