Wandering Maryland black bear turns up in ... Northern Virginia

Wandering Maryland black bear turns up in ... Northern Virginia

A young black bear that was repeatedly sighted in the Baltimore area before being sedated and released in a more appropriate setting turned up this week in the Virginia suburbs outside Washington, D.C.

Young Black Bear Travels from Maryland To Virginia

Source: steverts / Getty A young black bear that became a minor celebrity after roaming through parts of Maryland has now made its way to Northern Virginia, where it was spotted earlier this week in the town of Herndon. The bear, believed to be about 18 months old, was first seen around 8 a.m. Monday morning, prompting local authorities to keep tabs on him throughout the day. Eventually, the bear climbed a tree along Elden Street and stayed perc…