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flag A Clearwater man chased a bold black bear from his garage after it raided trash at midnight, prompting officials to urge better waste management to prevent bear encounters.

flag A Clearwater man chased a black bear from his garage on Feb. 26, 2026, after finding it rummaging through trash around midnight. flag Todd Leppky, who initially thought a burglar was inside, scared the bear off with a bat and pursued it until it fled into nearby woods. flag The bear, described as unafraid of humans, may have been the same one seen earlier in the year. flag A conservation officer explained that black bears can remain active during denning season if food is available, especially garbage. flag Officials urge residents to secure all attractants—like garbage, pet food, and bird feeders—in bear-resistant containers, avoid leaving waste out the night before collection, and clean bins regularly to prevent bears from becoming food-conditioned. flag Reports of bear activity should be made via the RAPP line.

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