By Mia O’Neill
@thedbk
For The Diamondback
Two bear sightings were reported on the University of Maryland campus near Elkton Hall on Monday, according to a police advisory sent out Tuesday evening.
University of Maryland Police said the bear — believed to be a black bear — was spotted again Monday, this time near Hyattsville.
These were three of 11 total black bear sightings in Prince George’s, Montgomery and Howard counties this week, The Baltimore Sun reported Wednesday. Officials believe it is the same bear searching for a home, according to The Sun.
Though bear sightings on and near the campus are extremely rare — the University Police representative said he had no knowledge of a previous encounter — students and employees are advised to take caution.
University Police also urged anyone who sees or has seen a bear to notify them immediately once in a safe location.
