Residents of New Castle County, Delaware, have been on high alert after a black bear, nicknamed 'Delabear,' was spotted in several neighborhoods over the past week. The bear made itself comfortable in the backyard of one home, prompting police to issue warnings to the community. Unfortunately, the bear's wandering came to a tragic end when it was struck and killed by a car on Tuesday night, according to Delaware State Police.
For the past several days, a black bear nicknamed “Delabear” has been seen around New Castle County, Delaware, setting social media abuzz. Unfortunately, Delabear’s adventures were cut short Tuesday night, when it was struck by a car. https://t.co/8ZYuJ1Tk2f
LISTEN 🎧: A black bear that was spotted more than a few times throughout northern Delaware recently was struck and killed by a car last night. https://t.co/yOLRHdPwka
After a black bear was seen around New Castle County over the weekend, a bear was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday, according to Delaware state officials. https://t.co/ihddUipRG1
Sold our place CA, and now rent in NYC. The guy that owns the condo we’re living in follows this account, and apparently he’s read my posts about potentially moving upstate. He lives upstate and sent me this photo he took today in his backyard. Bears? Nobody mentioned bears! https://t.co/8umZVATRVG
The story of Delaware's latest wandering bear has a tragic ending after state police said the bear was hit and killed by a car Tuesday night. https://t.co/tBfJdXRmeo
Delaware State Police say a bear is dead after it was seen roaming around the state this past week. https://t.co/0aEWv1G9NQ
People who live in New Castle County, Delaware, are on the alert after a black bear was spotted in several neighborhoods. https://t.co/qMGv8WvCqR
A black bear made itself comfortable in the backyard of one New Castle County home. Now police have a warning for anyone who lives nearby. https://t.co/W6ZXaiLBhn
Police in one Delaware city are alerting residents of a bear roaming around the neighborhood. https://t.co/QinxqclGTM
Bear spotted in Newark, Delaware backyard https://t.co/YWXsPX3H7T