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Bear found in Regina tree tranquillized, moved out of city, police say

The bear can be seen in the tree near Victoria Avenue and Montreal Street in Regina on Monday. Sask. Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety

A bear spotted in a tree in Regina has been tranquillized and moved out of the city.

Police say officers were called this morning for a report of the animal just outside the downtown.

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Saskatchewan photographer encounters bear on Waskesiu Lake Trail

They say they found the bear in a tree and was then tranquillized by conservation officers.

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The bear can be seen in the tree near Victoria Avenue and Montreal Street in Regina on Monday. Sask. Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety
The bear can be seen in the tree near Victoria Avenue and Montreal Street in Regina on Monday. Sask. Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety

A video shows the cinnamon coloured bear lying on the street outside a home.

The animal was transported to Fort Qu’Appelle, northeast of Regina, for observation to determine if it can be released.

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