Residents have continued sharing photos of black bears spotted all across Marion County in recent weeks.
Caroline Christensen shared a series of photos with us of a bear that roamed through her yard recently.
Lorraine DeFoe Adames captured video of a black bear roaming around in her driveway and front yard recently.
Wildlife officials advise residents to secure all food, garbage and recycling, as those items may draw the interest of a hungry bear. That even includes things like bird feeders, as bears may be attracted to seeds and grains.
Earlier this month, the Belleview Police Department issued a warning to residents after reports of bear sightings in the city. Cheryl Brantley shared this photo of a black bear chomping down on a bag of garbage in the front yard of her Belleview home.
If you see a bear in the area, do not intentionally feed or approach them, and make sure to always keep your distance.
Have you photographed or videoed a bear in Marion County recently? Share your photos and videos with us through our Contact Us page.