ORLANDO, Fla. — A small black bear took a walking tour of Lake Eola this weekend.
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On Sunday morning, the bear was spotted in a tree at Lake Eola Park.
The Orlando Police Department told Channel 9 that they responded to the park for a bear sighting.
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Police said there was no safety threat to the area and that the bear was just sitting in the tree.
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials were also contacted, police said.
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Rep. Anna Eskamani said she contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for updates on a plan to relocate the bear.
Eskamani said FWC is on-site with Lake Eola Park staff, but they might have to wait until the bear comes down, which could be tonight.
Photo from the @orlandosentinel
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FWC is on site with local park staff but likely has to wait till nighttime until the bear will consider coming down. pic.twitter.com/9uN001VDDz
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