Five police officers were dispatched to the area near the North Wall Little League complex late Wednesday afternoon responding to a reported bear sighting.
Police extensively searched the area around 5:18 p.m. but did not find a bear, which a witness described as standing about 4-feet tall with black fur, Sgt. Steven Wolter said.
Wall Township is considered a bear habitat by the New Jersey Division of Fish & Game and although they are rare, bear encounters are possible, Wolter said.
If you encounter a bear, do not approach it. Most bears will naturally shy away from people, Wolter said. Contact police immediately at (732) 449-4500.
And to everyone jumping on Steve: you should be ashamed of yourselves. No matter what, a bear in Wall is a big deal and you know it - even a black bear. You would be concerned too. If the bear was disoriented enough to get here, he may be afraid enough to lash out at people. Everyone should be telling everyone. Period. Steve - pls read your own posts before sending so people can understand what you have to say.