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Baby black bear sighted at elementary school causes lockdown, North Garden VA

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Near Red Hill School Rd, North Garden, VA 22959

A baby black bear was seen in a tree near the goat exit at Red Hill Elementary School. The school went on lockdown due to the sighting. Authorities are handling the situation and may contact the game warden.

Audio|Source: Albemarle County Police Department
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Transcript:
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Red Hill Elementary.
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Caller stated there was a baby bear in the goat exit.
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It's currently up high in a tree.
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They said it's a baby black bear and you can call first if needed since it's not currently with the goats.
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I'm Kendall.
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EECC, D305.
00:32
So fine. See, guys, the school is on lockdown because of the baby bear.
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Would you like us to contact the game warden?
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Yeah, I mean, if you want to contact, that's fine.
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I'll start down that way.
00:46
I'm just, I'm coming from Panthers to be a few minutes.

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Near Red Hill School Rd, North Garden, VA 22959
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