The only thing worse than coming across a bear in the Adirondacks is coming across a hungry one. A big, hungry one that can tear apart a chained dumpster.
Summer isn't just tourist season in Old Forge, New York. It's also bear season. Days after a bear opened car doors, another was seen strolling down the street.
Bears in central and upstate New York is nothing unusual but one on a college campus is another story. A bear was seen at Herkimer College and school officials are asking students to be careful when walking to class.
Bears are not uncommon in New York, especially in upstate New York. This year, they seem to be causing problems in the Dix Mountain Wilderness and the DEC has even closed one campground to try and catch some of the bears.