ODFW confirms more bear sightings in and around Forest Park

Wildlife officials are asking neighbors to remove bird feeders, beehives and garbage cans to help prevent bears from coming onto their property.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Northwest Portland’s Forest Park is building its reputation as bear country after people reported at least six sightings of black bears this month.

A KGW viewer took video of a black bear crossing Northwest 53rd Drive a couple of weeks ago, inciting both dread and delight from trail users.

“Oh my gosh, it’s like a sasquatch sighting!” said a hiker named Mike after seeing the video.

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife said the six black bear

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