BLACK BEAR SPOTTED ON MATTHEW HENSON TRAIL IN ASPEN HILL/WHEATON AREA

There have been several sightings of a black bear in the Wheaton area recently. One resident reported spotting the bear on the Matthew Henson Trail, which winds through Aspen Hill, on Monday around 12:50 PM. The Montgomery County Parks Department is advising residents nearby to be cautious, and aware of what to do if you personally encounter a black bear.