Vehicle hit a bear near springs road baptist church, Hickory NC
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, a vehicle struck a bear near Springs Road Baptist Church. Deputies responded and confirmed the bear was on the roadway. Wildlife officials were notified. The fire department was contacted to assist in moving the bear to clear the road safely.
Audio|Heard on: Burke County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
03:35
Transcript:
00:01
A white Subaru Outback struck a bear that is still in the roadway near Springs Road Baptist Church.
00:12
I heard the Sheriff's Officer say to confirm that wildlife officials have been notified.
00:24
Deputies are cleared and available near US 70.
00:47
They are saying they don't have anyone verified out there yet.
00:59
I'll be there shortly.
01:17
They verified it is a bear.
01:19
Deputies are on scene.
01:31
Can you contact street department for sand or salt to address water on the roadway and freezing temperatures?
01:48
All other public safety officers can clear; one will remain on scene.
02:09
If able, please move the bear out of the roadway.
02:19
Is the bear too big to move or can you move it out of the road?
02:27
I'm about four minutes away and will update shortly.
03:05
It would be better if fire department or personnel with gloves could move the bear to avoid injury.
03:18
Let wildlife know if the bear can be moved out of the road.
03:25
If wildlife is notified, the Sheriff's Office here will see if the fire department can assist to clear the road.
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Location mentioned:
Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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