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Fort Myers police and FWC are hunting a bear near Barden and Towles

Fort Myers police and wildlife officers are searching for a bear roaming a neighborhood near Barden Street and Towles Street.

When
Monday, June 22, 2026
Where
Near Barden Street and Towles Street
Official source
Gulf Coast News

What happened?

Gulf Coast News reports Fort Myers police and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were searching for a bear in a Fort Myers neighborhood for the second day in a row. The search centered on the area near Barden Street and Towles Street. It is a strange, high-attention public-safety story that nearby residents will want to track closely.

Why it matters

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Source

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