A Black Bear Was Safely Capture After Sighting Caused Magic King To Temporarily Close
The sighting prompted several ride closures at the Orlando, FL, park. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was brought in to assist, and it later identified the bear as an adult female. It will be relocated to Ocala National Forest.
Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom has reopened after a wild black bear, which was spotted in a tree at the park on September 18, was safely captured.
The sighting prompted several ride closures at the Orlando, FL, park. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was brought in to assist, and it later identified the bear as an adult female. It will be relocated to Ocala National Forest.
‘During the fall, bears are more active as they search for food to pack on fat reserves for the winter,’ the FWC said in a statement. ‘This particular bear was likely moving through the area searching for food.’
According to the FWC, there are approx 4,000 black bears in Florida. 'Urban sprawl is encroaching on traditionally remote areas, bringing people into prime bear habitat,' the FWC stated. 'As a result, bears and people are encountering each other more than ever.'