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Black bear safely tranquilized for relocation after being spotted in Provo neighborhoods

By ABC 4 · August 13, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 12, 2026 at ABC 4. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — A black bear was spotted wandering through Provo neighborhoods on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the community. According to the Division of Wildlife Resources, biologists and Provo Animal Control responded to the area, but the bear had already vanished.

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