Hunters search for bear seen overnight in Veliky Novgorod

Hunters are searching for a bear spotted on the streets of Veliky Novgorod overnight into Monday. Dmitry Grafov, chairman of the regional hunting and fisheries committee, confirmed the search to RIA Novosti.

Residents of the western district reported the animal on social media, and calls also reached the 112 emergency service. Local newspaper Novgorodskie Vedomosti reported residents' videos showing the bear on Kochetova and Popova streets.

Grafov said the animal had been seen several times near the Veryazha River outside the city and farther south near the village of Yuryevo. So far, it has managed to retreat into the woods.