According to local reports, the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) have tranquilized one of the bears that was spotted around town. A black bear, approximately 6 feet tall and 250-300 pounds was spotted in a Pinebrook backyard. Summit County Animal Control was called and DWR officers were able to tranquillize the bear at about 9AM. It appears the plans are to relocate the bear to a safer location.

Below is a picture a citizen provided to us. The citizen reported that it was taken by Pinebrook resident Michael Knight.