Bear Sighting at Purcell Park /

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Bear Sighting at Purcell Park

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Harrisonburg, Va.
Posted: 5:02 PM Aug 5, 2008
Last Updated: 6:15 AM Aug 6, 2008
Reporter: Keith Jones
Email Address: kjones@whsv.com

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Some residents at Purcell Park in Harrisonburg saw something a little out of the ordinary Tuesday.

Someone reported seeing a black bear perusing the park.

Police issued a warning to gather up pets and go indoors.

After searching the area, authorities did not find the animal.

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