Black bear sighting in Middleton; DNR urges caution
By FOX6 News Digital Team
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Bear spotted in Middleton
MIDDLETON, Wis. - Middleton police and the Wisconsin DNR are monitoring a stretch of Lake Mendota on Wednesday, June 2 after reports of a black bear sighting.
A Facebook post on the Middleton Police Department page says reports indicated the animal was a juvenile black bear estimated at 150 to 200 pounds. Officers found bear footprints leading into the wooded area between Middleton Beach Road and Allen Boulevard. There were also reports that the bear was possibly seen entering Lake Mendota and swimming away from shore.
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The beautiful, clean lakes are one of the biggest reasons people come to the Northwoods.
It’s why you likely won’t find any shortage of boats on the water this weekend.
Aquatic Invasive Species remain a big concern in the Northwoods.
Cathy Higley is the Vilas County Lake Conservation Specialist. She said you should be checking your boat every time you put it in and pull it out of a lake.
“Just make sure you’re expecting your boat for plants and animals. Remove any plants and animals. Drain all the lake water from your live well, your bilge, your ballast tanks, or any other area that’s holding water. And also, never move live fish,” said Higley.