Coverage dated June 14, 2023

Bear captured after wandering onto Tampa International Airport property

Headline from ABC 7 New York

A Florida black bear seen walking on Tampa International Airport property was captured on Wednesday.

ABC 7 New York's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. ABC 7 New York

    Bear captured after wandering onto Tampa International Airport property (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    A Florida black bear seen walking on Tampa International Airport property was captured on Wednesday.

  2. Tampa Bay Times

    Bear found wandering grounds at Tampa International Airport (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    He was seen repeatedly trying to scale the airport fence. Authorities think the Florida black bear got in that way and was trying to get back.

  3. UPI

    Wandering bear captured at Florida airport (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    A black bear was safely captured and relocated after being seen wandering the grounds of Florida's Tampa International Airport.

  4. WSVN Miami

    Bear spotted at Tampa airport safely captured and relocated - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    TAMPA, FLA. (WSVN) - A mischievous Florida black bear was safely captured thanks to the combined efforts of Tampa International Airport staff and law enforcement.The

  5. FOX 13 Tampa

    Black bear believed to be spotted across Hillsborough County captured at Tampa International Airport (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    A Florida black bear scaled a fence and wound up on the north side of the Tampa International Airport on Tuesday. Not long after, he was trapped and relocated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wednesday morning, according to TPA officials.

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