A large black bear climbed up a tree in Northwest Washington, D.C., and early Friday found itself in some beary big trouble.
The bear was seen high up above the 1300 block of Franklin Street, in the Brookland area.
D.C. police along with Animal Care and Control blocked off streets in the area. The two agencies are working to safely get the bear out of the area.
Smithsonian National Zoo workers also were on the scene.
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Photos show the bear looking down on the kerfuffle below from a thick branch. It stood up to readjust a few times before lying down as reporters and neighbors chattered below.
Earlier Friday, a bear was caught on video crossing the street at 14th Street NE and Monroe, Twitter user Miss_J_Lilly said.
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The Elsie Whitlow Stokes Public Charter School warned families that a bear was just blocks away from the school.
“Please watch your surroundings,” the school said on social media.
Bear sightings around DC
Bears can be found throughout Maryland and Virginia, and the animals are regularly spotted in the suburbs.
A black bear was spotted this week in Hyattsville. Earlier this spring, one Chevy Chase homeowner nearly pet a bear that he mistook for a neighbor's dog.
But it's very rare to see a bear in the District. It's not clear where the bear in Northeast D.C. came from or what route it may have taken into the city.
In June, bears of all ages are often on the move looking for new territory, food and mates, according to BearWise.
According to BearWise, black bears rarely become aggressive. They shared advice on what to do if you encounter a bear.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has tips on keeping bears at bay.
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