Bear wanders Saratoga

A young black bear reported being seen in several areas of Saratoga may not have a favorable future, according to the Saratoga Game Warden.

The black bear, estimated to be 1 or 2 years old was first spotted at the Saratoga Resort and Spa the evening of July 5. Since then, the bear has been spotted at least five times in various areas of Saratoga, leaving signs of its presence by going through trash cans, Burton said.

Burton said he has yet to see the bear, despite making efforts to capture the animal alive.

“We have been unable to capture him just because his movements are so random,” Burton s...