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Cops: Bear spotted in Camden County

A bear has been spotted wandering through Camden County, police confirmed.

A bear has been spotted wandering through Camden County, police confirmed.

At least two black bear sightings were reported Wednesday in Winslow Township, the first of which occurred in the morning along Wharton Avenue, police said in a news release.

The second sighting, which was confirmed by police, happened around 4 p.m. in the Waterford Works area of the township, investigators said.

The bear was last seen on Pennington Avenue crossing into Waterford Township, police said, though officials cautioned the animal could wander back into Winslow at any time.

Anyone who sees the bear in the area is asked to report its current location to Winslow Township Police by calling 609-561-3300.