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Bear Rattles Neighbors

Near Hickory Grove Inn

This bear was spotted on the other side of Otsego Lake a few years ago. Send photos or news of bear sightings to jimk@allotsego.com

SPRINGFIELD – Neighbors in the vicinity of Clarke Pond  on West Lake Road were shaken up at 8:45 this evening by a black bear seen walking past camps along Badger Lane, just off Route 80.

 The bear cross Route 80 onto Lake Shore Lane and back into the vicinity of the former Hickory Grove Restarant, according to Lisa Drake.

"This is the first time I have seen a bear in my 20 plus years at camp," Drake reported.

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