Black Bear Spotted In Carrollwood Area, Report Wildlife Officials - Carrollwood-Northdale, FL - A young, male bear weighing about 150 pounds has now been spotted in Clearwater, Port Richey, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar and Carrollwood.
Two bear sightings have been reported in Carrollwood, FWC says
Neither sighting has been confirmed by wildlife officials.
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CARROLLWOOD â If you think you spotted a wild bear in Carrollwood this week, youâre not alone.
There were two reported bear sightings in the area this week, according to Florida Wildlife Commission Spokesman Bryce Phillippi.
Phillippi said that the first report came at around 4 a.m. Tuesday near the Citrus Park Mall. The second sighting was reported to authorities at the same time Wednesday morning in the Carrollwood Meadows neighborhood. The sightings are about two miles away from each other.