\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA black bear spotted in Greenfield on Wednesday night climbed a tree near Pine Avenue before later leaving the area on its own, according to police.Greenfield officers responded to the sighting and found what appeared to be a young black bear in the tree. Police said that kind of behavior is common when bears are frightened or trying to avoid what they see as a threat.Officers consulted with California State Parks and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, who advised that no intervention was needed because the bear was not aggressive and posed no danger to the public.Police said black bear sightings are uncommon in Greenfield, but bears are native to Monterey County and can occasionally pass through populated areas before moving on.Officers alerted nearby homes about the bear and continued patrol checks in the area. About an hour later, they confirmed the bear had left on its own.Wildlife officials said the bear was not captured or relocated because it was behaving naturally and did not require intervention.Police reminded the public not to approach, feed or interact with wildlife, and to keep children and pets at a safe distance. Anyone who sees an aggressive animal or an immediate threat to public safety is urged to call 911.Police offered the following tips about interacting with wildlife: Do not approach the animal.Do not attempt to feed or interact with it.Do not gather around it or attempt to take close-up pictures or videos.Keep children and pets at a safe distance.Allow the animal space to leave the area on its own.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\tGREENFIELD, Calif. \u2014<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n A black bear spotted in Greenfield on Wednesday night climbed a tree near Pine Avenue before later leaving the area on its own, according to police.<\/p>\n Greenfield officers responded to the sighting and found what appeared to be a young black bear in the tree. Police said that kind of behavior is common when bears are frightened or trying to avoid what they see as a threat.<\/p>\n Officers consulted with California State Parks and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, who advised that no intervention was needed because the bear was not aggressive and posed no danger to the public.<\/p>\n Police said black bear sightings are uncommon in Greenfield, but bears are native to Monterey County and can occasionally pass through populated areas before moving on.<\/p>\n Officers alerted nearby homes about the bear and continued patrol checks in the area. About an hour later, they confirmed the bear had left on its own.<\/p>\n Wildlife officials said the bear was not captured or relocated because it was behaving naturally and did not require intervention.<\/p>\n Police reminded the public not to approach, feed or interact with wildlife, and to keep children and pets at a safe distance. <\/p>\n Anyone who sees an aggressive animal or an immediate threat to public safety is urged to call 911.<\/p>\n Police offered the following tips about interacting with wildlife: <\/p>\n\n