Black bear sighting in Mississippi County

Christy Russell,
There was a black bear sighting near County Road 220 and County Road 217 north of Charleston, Mo. (Source: Mississippi County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)
There was a black bear sighting near County Road 220 and County Road 217 north of Charleston, Mo. (Source: Mississippi County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Mississippi County Sheriff’s deputies warn people after a black bear sighting north of Charleston.

Sheriff’s deputies say they received confirmation from Missouri Department of Conservation authorities of a black bear sighting north of Charleston near County Road 220 and County Road 217.

Deputies warn if you encounter the bear to maintain a safe distance and avoid any attempts to approach or engage with it.

The Missouri Conservation Department will closely monitor the situation.

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