Update: Bear seen wandering in Gainesville now north of the city - Gainesville Times

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Update: Bear seen wandering in Gainesville now north of the city

A bear was seen in downtown Gainesville Saturday, July 30, 2022. The last known sighting was just before 2 p.m. Saturday in the College Avenue and E.E. Butler Parkway area. (Provided by Gainesville Police)

0731 bear — A bear was seen in downtown Gainesville Saturday, July 30, 2022. The last known sighting was just before 2 p.m. Saturday in the College Avenue and E.E. Butler Parkway area. (Provided by Gainesville Police)

The bear, an adult female, was captured in Tennessee roughly two months ago by Great Smoky Mountains National Park personnel.