Bear captured in Montgomery County

LOWER SALFORD TWP., Pa. - June 26, 2012 (WPVI) -- Authorities in Montgomery County had a somewhat unbearable task early Tuesday morning.

Franconia officers assisted Lower Salford police and the Pennsylvania Game Commission with capturing a bear off of Route 113.

Officials say the bear was unharmed and was transported to a more suitable location.

Police believe the bear is about 250 to 300 pounds.

Reports of bears seem to be popping up all over the area.

This news comes a day after bears were spotted in Winslow Township, New Jersey.

Earlier in the month, a bear sighting locked down Thomas Richards Elementary in Atco.

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