First summer bear sightings reported in Fairfax

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Fairfax County police say the first seasonal bear sightings have been reported in the county.

Police said a medium-sized black bear was spotted crossing the read near Holly Briar Lane and Hollyview Drive in Great Falls at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday. Other bear sightings were reported Friday morning near Bennington Woods Road, Stowe Road and a walking trail near Autumn Wood Drive, all in the Reston area.

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