Police issue bear warning in Athens

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by: WKRN Web Staff

Posted: Jun 17, 2020 / 09:57 AM CDT / Updated: Jun 17, 2020 / 09:57 AM CDT

Bear warning in Athens

ATHENS, Tenn. (WKRN) – Athens police issued a bear warning for the city on Wednesday morning.

They made the announcement on Twitter:

Bear Sighting! Last seen off Hailey St. heading towards Oak St. TWRA has been notified and APD is tracking. Please be cautious and check your surroundings when going outside pic.twitter.com/HOvCprbRu1
— City of Athens Police Department (@CityofAthensPD) June 17, 2020

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