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Selma Bear Sighting Prompts Police, Wildlife Response

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 3 months ago on

May 9, 2025

(Selma PD)

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Authorities are tracking a bear spotted early Friday morning on the north side of Selma, police said.

The bear was first seen near Goldridge and Allan streets, according to the Selma Police Department.

Authorities said passerby last reported seeing the animal at Wright Street and Dinuba Avenue at 5:10 a.m.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office deployed a drone to assist with the search, and officials from California Fish and Game are on site.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.