Initially, the bear was seen in a tree in Lake Eola Park Sunday. Orlando Police Department officers taped off the area until FWC officials came to keep an eye on the bear. According to officials, the animal left the tree early Monday but was scared away by a bicyclist. It climbed to a different tree near Osphere Grill and Bar, where it lounged for the day.
Some lucky Orlandoans even got the chance to spot the fuzzy beast from its lounging spot.
Had a drink over at Osphere with Mr Bear at Lake Eola
— Sam Gallaher (@samwell224) June 5, 2023
Seems chill pic.twitter.com/IHBXXHJ3e5
The FWC asks that people always give bears space and never approach or feed them. The staff at FWC hope to trap the bear and release it into the Ocala National Forest area.
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