@frederickcitymedia: A black bear was seen running through downtown Frederick on Saturday night as local residents watched police follow the wandering animal. Per @marylanddnr : it is not uncommon to see black bears in the central part of the state due to seasonal movement. Below are some tips on What to Do if you See a Black Bear from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources; “If You See a Bear: - Don’t panic. Don’t shoot! Don’t approach. Don’t feed! - Make the bear aware of your presence by talking in a firm voice - Ensure the bear has an escape route, so give it space, and keep domestic animals away. - Back away slowly with your arms raised up to appear large. - Have all people and pets go inside to wait for the bear to leave. - If you would like to report a sighting, please contact your local wildlife office. (Central MD 301-777-2136) - Learn to tolerate bears. Many bears are killed or injured when not causing problems.” Have you ever seen a bear in Frederick? Let us know in the comments ✍️ 🎥 (Joshua Mobley/FB; @weswuski/IG)
looks like Frederick got itself a mascot: Fred the bear
2026-07-20 17:40:45
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Bunny 🐰 :
Let’s STOP destroying wildlife habitat for new developments. Poor baby
2026-07-20 12:28:10
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skillet :
Bears are way smarter than to show up in Frederick
2026-07-19 23:48:07
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543210 :
He has no ill will he’s just lost
2026-07-19 23:27:08
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Timbo Slice :
They have been in downtown before. Nothing new….back in 98 there was a breach at the zoo near thurmont and a lion made it to downtown Frederick…we had to remain indoors until they caught it but no yuppie shops and now they are doing a hunting lottery in Frederick County…..great job on helping kill off the animal population and yes it’s sarcasm.
2026-07-20 02:16:44
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alexzandermacedonion :
love this playful friendly bear🥰
2026-07-25 18:12:08
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Domi :
I remember a few years ago there was one in the Target parking lot in Frederick
2026-07-20 15:32:06
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Michele :
He wanted to go shopping!
2026-07-20 14:04:07
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colleen :
poor baby is scared
2026-07-20 00:57:16
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Carolyn Johnson632 :
So the bear had a police escort?
2026-07-20 14:09:55
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AmericanGothic :
Hagerstown had one too
2026-07-21 14:29:10
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Jesse J :
I’m Frederick!! I know they are in emmittsburg
2026-07-20 03:24:30
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Moots :
I swear every year there’s at least one black bear that finds its way down south
2026-07-20 17:51:23
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Yumi :
He is out for a stroll..perhap get a pizza 🍕 and a beer!!
2026-07-20 23:23:34
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Judes :
It happens from time to time... they come for the food!🥰
2026-07-20 11:46:12
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shanniferrr :
He was at my job a couple weeks ago smh
2026-07-20 00:16:29
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Shattter543 :
Oh that’s just Beary
2026-07-19 23:33:52
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🪬Ember.lyn🔥Sol☀️🪬 :
poor baby
2026-07-20 00:40:02
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DameSarah :
again?
2026-07-20 02:22:21
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drea :
hold… i didnt realize-
2026-07-20 03:35:03
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wrenne77 :
I wonder if he was one walking up the sidewalk in Myersville 2-3 years ago?
2026-07-20 01:05:07
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Nena :
for a second I thought this was recorded on the streets of Gatlinburg Tennessee..... 😂
2026-07-20 02:09:48
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Lamaika Bowens :
Nope guess I won't be walking around downtown Frederick no more
2026-07-20 01:16:01
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Andrew Biron :
He just wanted to go to firestones for dinner
2026-08-03 22:52:59
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