Confirmed black bear sightings in south Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed a black bear sighting in Columbia after receiving reports on Sunday and again Thursday night.

Nate Bowersock, a department black bear expert, said a black bear was spotted Sunday night on Sylvey Street, followed by a sighting near the Planet Fitness on East Nifong Boulevard on Thursday night.

Jay Froeschner said he saw the bear Thursday near Deuce Pub and Pit near the gym, outside his home on Monterey Drive.

After analyzing videos and pictures that came in from people who saw the bear, Bowersock said the bear looks like an adult that weighs about 200 pounds. He couldn't determine the gender.

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