Bear Near Schools Sparks Safety Alert | Santa Fe News

A bear wandered dangerously close to two Santa Fe schools Thursday morning, triggering shelter-in-place orders as police and wildlife crews raced to safely capture and relocate it. Though no aggression was observed, the sheer proximity to children prompted swift action. This isn’t an isolated incident—multiple bear sightings have occurred in the area recently, including one tranquilized and moved from a park just the day before. Tragically, another bear died earlier in the week after being electrocuted near a school. With drought and wildfires pushing wildlife into urban areas, officials urge calm if you spot a bear: back away slowly, seek safety, and call authorities. With the Indian Market drawing crowds, human presence may deter bears—but they’re still active near trails and mountains, and emergency crews are on standby. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f092eb68934447d