CLINTON — On Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, the Clinton Police Department issued a wildlife advisory after receiving multiple reports of a black bear spotted near Woodruff Road, Megan Circle, and JFK Avenue.
According to Clinton police, responding officers chased the bear back into a wooded area and notified the Massachusetts Environmental Police.
At the recommendation of the Massachusetts Environmental Police, Clinton police shared MassWildlife’s guidance on black bears in Massachusetts, where residents can find additional information about the growing black bear population in the Commonwealth and safety tips.
