Injured bear prompts closure of Interstate 495 in Raynham

File photo -- Massachusetts State Police cruiser

By Frank O'Laughlin, Boston 25 News Staff

June 23, 2022 at 1:35 pm EDT

RAYNHAM, Mass. — An injured bear prompted the closure of Interstate 495 in Raynham on Thursday afternoon.

Troopers and environmental police officers responding to a report of a bear in the median around 11 a.m. found the animal suffering from apparent injuries, according to Massachusetts State Police.

Officials sedated the bear and transported it to a Massachusetts Wildlife facility for treatment.

The highway was closed in both directions for a brief period of time. It has since reopened.

There were no additional details available.

UPDATE The bear has been sedated and is under care of Mass Wildlife. All lanes are open. https://t.co/Kefsfrby4i
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) June 23, 2022

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