ORLANDO, Fla. — The body of a bear was found on Interstate 4 near downtown Orlando on Wednesday morning.
- Dead bear found on side of I-4 near John Young Parkway ramp
- Officals: Juvenile bears leaving their mothers this time of year
- Bear sighting is latest of several reports over past few weeks
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According to Orlando Police, the animal was found on the westbound I-4 entrance ramp from John Young Parkway.
No lanes were blocked, and it was not immediately clear whether the bear had been struck by a vehicle.
The bear was in the median and not affecting any traffic.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there may be additional bear sightings this time of year as juveniles are dispersing from their mothers and trying to establish their own range.
Nelly Paz says she’s a little nervous knowing bears are in the area.
"To be honest, I’m a little scared, because it’s too close by where we live to see...a dangerous animal," she said.
Officials have not determined the age of the bear on I-4 yet.
Earlier this week, a large, adult bear was stuck in a tree for hours in an Orlando neighborhood. The large mammal was spotted on Lido Street, near Semoran Boulevard and Curry Ford Road. The bear eventually came out of the tree and returned to a wooded area.