Thanks to Dan for sending the great update:
“The bear is being hauled away. Neighbors were saying “bye, Franklin!”
From MPD: “Update: The bear climbed down from the tree and is running in the backyards of homes in the 1300 block of Franklin Street, Northeast. If you are resident in the block, please stay inside.
The bear has been tranquilized and is asleep by the Human Rescue Alliance in the backyard of a home in the 1300 block of Franklin Street, NE. @NationalZoo Veterinarian is on the scene. @MarylandDNR is also on the scene assisting.”
Just capturing earlier for posterity from DC Police Traffic:
“Incident: Loose bear currently sitting in a tree in the 1300 Block of Franklin Street, NE.
Road Closure:
1300 block of Franklin Street NE
2700 block of 14th Street NE
MPD is on the scene. Avoid the area until further notice.”
And thanks Tina for sharing this great video of the Brookland Bear strutting across her yard earlier this morning:
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photo by Rachael Loper
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