A bear has been spotted this week roaming the Rio Rico area.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday released a video of the bear, believed to be a female, running across a dirt road.
Community Advisory Update: Video footage of bear in the brush area near the Rico Rico Chevron, taken yesterday's date
— SCC Sheriff AZ (@SCCSheriff)
Deputies have been asking residents to be cautious.
Advisory Update: Brown bear spotted on the West Frontage Road North of Exit 17! Report further sightings to our office! Stay vigilant!
— SCC Sheriff AZ (@SCCSheriff)