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Bear Loose In New Jersey Caught: VIDEO

Bear Loose In New Jersey Caught: VIDEO
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New Jersey wildlife officials captured the large black bear seen wandering through backyards in Bergen County on Thursday morning, CBS 2 has learned.

The bear was struck with a tranquilizer dart around 1 p.m. Officials plan on transporting the bear to more appropriate and much safer surroundings...

...the bear's travels included stops near Paramus Catholic High School, which put students and administrators on high alert. The school was eventually locked down and all outside activities were canceled until the bear was captured.

Keep reading about the bear.

Watch footage of the bear below:

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