Black bears recently sighted in Chapel Hill; are they getting bolder?

Recent black bear sightings in Chapel Hill have people in the community wondering if bears are getting bolder, or if increasing development is pushing them out of their natural habitats into more populated areas. In this episode, we ask the the North Carolina Wildlife Commission Biologist Falyn Owens these questions and get tips on what to do if you have a close encounter with a bear. 

LINKS: https://www.wral.com/story/two-black-bears-spotted-in-past-two-days-in-chapel-hill/20894750/