Bear spotted wandering into Old Orchard Beach from woods

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (WGME) — If you were at Old Orchard Beach Sunday, you may have seen a bear roaming around.

According to the Old Orchard Police Department, a bear was spotted near Saco Avenue by the town fire department at around 9:15 Sunday morning.

A second sighting was also reported near Lucette Avenue.

Police believe the animal came from the woods, and that it returned there.

Old Orchard Beach Animal Control is monitoring the situation.

if you see a bear out there, residents are urged to keep their distance, and call 911 right away.