DAVIS, Calif. — The brown bear reported on the campus of UC Davis Wednesday morning was found dead near Highway 80.
According to UC Davis police, the bear was seen near the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. A warning was sent to UC Davis students, staff and faculty to stay clear of the area.
Shortly after the warning was sent, CHP reported a dead bear near the junction of Hwy. 113 and 80, roughly two and a half miles from the UC Davis campus. UC Davis police confirmed it was the same bear spotted on campus.
This isn't the first time a bear was spotted in Davis. In 2019, a black bear was spotted on campus. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife was able to capture the bear before releasing it back into the wild. In 2020, a brown bear was seen roaming the streets of Davis.
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