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Plainville Police Issue Warning After Bear Spotted Eating From Bird Feeder

PLAINVILLE (CBS) – Police issued a warning after a black bear was spotted eating from a bird feeder near the Plainville Water Department.

The bear was spotted Saturday night. Police said it was "enjoying a bird seed dinner from a feeder."

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A bear spotted near the Plainville Water Department. (Image Credit: Plainville Police)

The bear ran off in the woods and police contacted the Massachusetts Department of Wildlife.

Anyone who spots a bear is reminded not to approach it.

"Any wild animal is dangerous," police said.

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