WESTON, Mass. (WHDH) — A black bear has been spotted in several local neighborhoods, and a man in Lincoln was able to capture the animal on camera.

The bear was first spotted in Lincoln. Officials say it’s extremely rare to see a black bear in Eastern Massachusetts.

Officials say the bear is most likely a male, just passing through.

The bear was also spotted in Weston.

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