Black Bear in Fargo

Fargo police chased an unusual suspect around town this morning....a big black bear... Police st...  More »

Fargo police chased an unusual suspect around town this morning....a big black bear... Police started getting calls from south Fargo residents about 5:30 a.m., reporting a black bear running through yards. Officers used squad cars to contain it in a ditch area near Interstate 29. Authorities tranquilized the bear and he was captured safely. Fargo police say it's the first time they can recall seeing a black bear within the city limits... (Doug Leier / ND Game & Fish) Unfortunately this happens when it's dark and the bear wonders into an area when they don't know maybe over hill is more suitable habitat for them. This is probably the best scenario that could've happened. Officials say the bear is believed to be a male, about 2 years old. He is expected to be released in the Pembina Gorge area in northeastern North Dakota.  « Less