Bear spotted in Princeton, second sighting this summer

    Some residents in Princeton are on edge Wednesday morning after spotting a bear, the second sighting for the area this summer.

    NBC10 reports the bear was spotted in the area of Linden Lane near Nassau Street. New Jersey Fish and Wildlife officials are now investigating the sighting.

    In June, residents in Vineland spotted a young black bear. NBC10 reports the bear was captured and let loose to roam free in the Wharton State Forest.

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