Bear spotted swimming in North Park Lake

A black bear was spotted swimming in a lake at a Pittsburgh-area park. Allegheny County Parks is asking visitors to use caution after a bear was spotted at North Park Lake. Officials are reminding people not to approach or attempt to interact with the bear and to keep pets leashed at all times. “The best thing you can do is view wildlife from a safe distance and allow it to move through the area undisturbed,” Allegheny County Parks said on its Facebook page.

MCCANDLESS TOWNSHIP, Pa. —

A black bear was spotted swimming in a lake at a Pittsburgh-area park.

Allegheny County Parks is asking visitors to use caution after a bear was spotted at North Park Lake.

Officials are reminding people not to approach or attempt to interact with the bear and to keep pets leashed at all times.

“The best thing you can do is view wildlife from a safe distance and allow it to move through the area undisturbed,” Allegheny County Parks said on its Facebook page.

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