Overview

• Cyclists in Parque Ecológico Chipinque recorded a non-aggressive black bear scratching its back against a tree while keeping a safe distance.
• The viral weekend video has circulated widely online, renewing public calls for adherence to wildlife safety guidelines.
• Parque Ecológico Chipinque authorities have urged visitors to respect wild habitats and maintain distance from large mammals.
• Environmental agencies sedated a second black bear in García’s industrial zone and now have it in custody pending relocation under conservation protocols.
• Seasonal scent-marking behaviors and urban expansion are pushing American black bears native to the Sierra Madre Oriental closer to populated areas.