Bear In Monroe Startling

Morning Walk Interrupted by Unexpected Guest

In an unexpected encounter on Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, around 5:30 AM, a local resident found herself face-to-face with a surprising visitor during her routine walk around the Brookshire's parking lot.

Initially mistaking the large figure for a dog at a distance of three parking spaces from her car, she soon realized with alarm that it was a sizable black bear. Acting swiftly but cautiously, she began to slowly retreat while maintaining a vigilant eye on the bear, which kept a menacing stare fixed upon her.

Mindful not to provoke the animal,...