Pennsylvania woman finds ‘small bear’ in garage, police say

Bear on the loose: A bear, possibly a cub, was found by a woman in her garage on Friday. The animal fled before police arrived. (Gareth Fuller/PA Images via Getty Images)

By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

February 19, 2023 at 8:29 pm CST

STEELTON, Pa. — Discovering a bear in her garage on Friday gave a Pennsylvania woman some pause.

According to a news release from the Steelton Borough Police Department, the woman called authorities at about 6:42 p.m. EST to report what she believed was a small bear roaming in the garage of her home.

When officers arrived at the home, they were unable to locate the animal, WHP-TV reported.

According to the Patriot-News of Harrisburg, police contacted officials with the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

In its news release, police said that Game Commission officials warn residents that if the animal is a lost cub, “it poses a danger” to anyone attempting to touch, pet or get close to it. The cub’s mother could be in the vicinity, police said.

Steelton is located about four miles southeast of Harrisburg.