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What to do if you spot a black bear in Massachusetts

Updated May 13, 2022

Black bear populations in Massachusetts are increasing. We learn safety tips for bear encounters on a hike or in your backyard.

This article was originally published on May 11, 2022.

This segment aired on May 13, 2022. The audio for this segment is not available.

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Tiziana Dearing is the host of WBUR's Morning Edition.

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