Black bear captured in Collier County after home break-in attempt

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​It turns out that breaking into homes is illegal for more than just humans--a black bear was captured after trying to break into a Collier County home, according to the Sept. 8-14 weekly Federal Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's report.

The report mentioned that Officers Creel and Rubenstein were dispatched to a call about a black bear attempting to break into a home in Copeland and upon reaching the location, they observed the bear strolling along the street before it left the neighborhood through a wooded area.

They then got in touch with the homeowner, who pointed out the damaged window where the bear had tried to enter.
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The officers recorded the incident and noticed signs that indicated the presence of a bear. To ensure the safe capture of the animal, they contacted the bear biologist from FWC and stayed at the residence while patrolling the neighborhood until the bear was successfully captured.