Bear leaves R.I. town after three days

CRANSTON, R.I., Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Authorities in Rhode Island said Thursday a bear spotted wandering through a city for three days appears to have left the area.

Police said Thursday the 200-pound black bear seen wandering the streets of Cranston was reportedly spotted Wednesday night about nine miles away in the North Kingstown/East Greenwich area, The Providence (R.I.) Journal reported Thursday.

The state Department of Environmental Management is asking residents to report any bear sightings and keep away from the animal.