FLORIDA — A black bear was spotted jumping over a wall in Florida.
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The St. Augustine Police Department posted a video on social media Tuesday morning.
It shows a black bear jumping over a white wall in an empty neighborhood.
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“It’s important to keep a respectful distance and never run,” the police department said on Facebook. “Black bears prefer to avoid people and will usually move on quickly.”
The department also posted a picture on social media.
It shows the bear appearing to be lying down in a yard.
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