A black bear wandered into Flat Rock, and the whole town is talking about it

A rare black bear sighting in Flat Rock, Michigan, captured on a security camera, has become a major topic of conversation, marking what the DNR believes may be the southernmost bear sighting in Southeast Michigan’s history. Typically found in the Upper Peninsula, black bears are not native to this region, making the event noteworthy for local residents and officials, including Rockwood’s new police chief. The sighting has sparked both excitement and humor in the community, while experts from Oswald’s Bear Ranch remind the public about safe bear interactions and the importance of not running from wild bears.