BEAR FOUND IN TREE NEAR HILTON LIBRARY

A bear found in a tree at the Hilton Library was removed this morning apparently without incident, according to witnesses and police.

The animal was spotted at about 7 a.m. in a tree on the Springfield Avenue side of the library's property and removed. Still seeking details on how it was removed and where it was taken.

Photo: Max Weisenfeld, Friends of Maplecrest Park