Bear seen roaming Uvalde has been captured, relocated

Black bears are listed as threatened in US, Texas

A bear that was seen roaming Uvalde last week has been safely captured, according to officials. (Uvalde police)

UVALDE, Texas – A bear that was seen roaming Uvalde last week has been safely captured, according to officials.

Pct. 6 Uvalde County Constable Emmanuel Zamora said the bear was captured by Texas Game Wardens on Friday evening.

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In a Facebook post, Zamora said the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will relocate the bear to a safer and less populated area.

In another post, Uvalde Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez thanked the community and the Texas Game Wardens for their assistance in capturing the bear.