>> WE’RE BREAKING NEWS. A BLACK BEAR WAS JUST CAPTURED IN A FORT MYERS NEIGHBORHOOD IN OUR CREWS WERE THERE TO SEE IT HAPPEN THAT THERE IS CAUGHT THIS AFTERNOON ON SUNSET THIS TO DRIVE AFTER TRACKING AT NEAR WINKLER ROAD. WANT TO SHOW YOU SOME MORE VIDEO. PEOPLE SPOTTED THE BEAR NEAR MCGREGOR BOULEVARD AND TRAVERS AVENUE. ONE HOMEOWNER TOOK OUT HER PHONE AND FILM THE BEAR CLIMBING INTO A HAMMOCK AND GETTING INTO SOME TRASH THERE. ANOTHER SIGHTING WAS REPORTED A FEW BLOCKS AWAY ON DEAN WAY.
Bear captured along Sunset Vista Drive after wandering near Fort Myers homes
Updated: 3:23 PM EDT Jul 17, 2025
A black bear was seen roaming around McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers on Thursday.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it was notified of the juvenile male bear’s presence late Thursday.With help from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, FWC’s staff was able to capture the bear.A Gulf Coast News crew was there when FWC captured the bear in a small, wooded area near Winkler Road and Sunset Vista Drive.FWC said the bear will be relocated to a more suitable habitat.Previous coverage of bear sightings in Southwest Florida:Bear sightings increase in populated areas, FWC explains whyFGCU students spot bear digging through trash bin Black bear spotted roaming Fort Myers neighborhood Bear gaining popularity in Gateway neighborhood No reservations needed: Black bear tries to dine at Naples restaurant DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more.
FORT MYERS, Fla. —
A black bear was seen roaming around McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers on Thursday.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it was notified of the juvenile male bear’s presence late Thursday.
With help from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, FWC’s staff was able to capture the bear.
A Gulf Coast News crew was there when FWC captured the bear in a small, wooded area near Winkler Road and Sunset Vista Drive.
FWC said the bear will be relocated to a more suitable habitat.
Previous coverage of bear sightings in Southwest Florida:
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