NAMPA, Idaho — Multiple crews responded in Nampa after a black bear was found up in a tree near the intersection of Franklin Road and Birch Lane.
Idaho News 6's Isaiah Sharp was at the scene as crews from Nampa Police Department, Nampa Fire Department and Idaho Fish & Game tranquilized and caught the bear.
WATCH: Crews work together to catch black bear
Crews catch black bear from up in Nampa tree
Neighbors said that the bear had climbed multiple trees in the area before first responders located the animal.
Portions of Birch Lane were closed for around half an hour while crews responded to the scene.
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