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A black bear was spotted running through a field in the eastern part of Greene County Tuesday, June 30, according to the Greene County Sheriff\u2019s office.<\/p>\n
The black bear was spotted near Skydive Greene County on Monroe Siding Road: east of Xenia and south of U.S. 35.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe get people from all walks of life, but it was the first time a bear came to skydive,\u201d said Skydive Greene County owner Kelly West.<\/p>\n
West said her aunt Rita Baxter was the first to spot the bear on a morning walk Tuesday. Video provided by West and Baxter shows the bear running through a field in the early morning hours, toward the direction of Baxter\u2019s home, prompting her to hitch a ride from a neighbor.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy German Shepherd was losing her mind in the early morning\u2026which is out of character for her,\u201d West said, adding she\u2019d love to see the bear for herself – from a safe distance.<\/p>\n
Last week, residents of Anderson Twp. in Hamilton County also reported seeing a black bear in the area, according to our TV partner WCPO.<\/p>\n
The Greene County Sheriff\u2019s Office has asked the public to leave the bear be.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeliberate attacks on people are very rare,\u201d the sheriff\u2019s office said. \u201cIf you see it \u2014 leave it alone. Do not approach.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bears can be defensive when surprised or while protecting cubs and their food, a social media post from the sheriff\u2019s office read.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir behavior is meant to warn you to stay away (take the warning and stay away),\u201d the sheriff\u2019s office said. \u201cIt seems scary, but it\u2019s a sign of stress, not an impending attack.\u201d<\/p>\n
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A black bear was seen Tuesday, June 20, 2026 running around the Skydive Greene County on Monroe Siding Road.<\/p>\n
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If you see a bear, the sheriff\u2019s office said to do the following:<\/p>\n
The sheriff\u2019s office also said to never approach or feed wildlife.<\/p>\n