Bears in Prince William County

(Woodbridge)- Prince William County police are reminding people to be aware of bears. The message comes after officials responded to reports of a bear in a tree yesterday afternoon in a Woodbridge neighborhood. Authorities say the bear was tranquilized and unharmed. Officials say this time of year bears are hungry and on the move in search of food. Anyone who sees a bear is reminded to keep a respectful distance and never try to remove it from the area.