Bears Gets Stuck In Tree In Local Neighborhood

A dramatic wildlife rescue unfolded in Albany after a black bear spent hours perched high in a neighborhood tree before finally being brought down safely. Crews set up netting and padding below to protect the animal once tranquilizers took effect. The bear was seen clinging tightly to the trunk before slowly losing its grip and falling into the prepared safety zone. Residents said the bear was first spotted around 2 a.m., and the unusual standoff lasted until nearly noon before the rescue was completed.

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NEW: Black bear finally falls from a tree after being tranquilized in an Albany, New York neighborhood.

A crew was seen setting up netting and padding to prevent the bear from getting injured after being tranquilized.

The bear was seen gripping the trunk before falling as the… pic.twitter.com/p9AdBRBjId

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 21, 2026