SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Campus Security at Skidmore College was heightened Wednesday, after a bear was spotted in two different locations.
The black bear was first reported by a couple driving along a perimeter road 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night.
"They saw a bear, a small bear, cross the road and they called it in as soon as they could, they didn't have a cell phone so it took a few minutes," said Larry Britt, of Campus Safety.
The second sighting occurred around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, right outside the main entrance.
"It stayed there for a few minutes and then wandered back into the woods and we haven't seen it since."
This is the first known bear sighting on campus, and security has limited details to go on.
"Just a small black bear that's all we have to go on."
The campus immediately went into action notifying the community about the fury visit.
They sent out a precautionary email alerting everyone that a bear was spotted around campus and use caution if they see it.
School is currently not in session, but there are still a few people on campus, at least for now.
"That's crazy I'm a little petrified of bears, I'm going to hide for the next couple days I'm going to hibernate myself," said a counselor.
Across, campus, security guard Bob Pierce drove diligently, looking for the uninvited guest.
"We've had moose sightings, we've seen foxes," said Pierce.
Like a detective, Pierce left no trash can unturned.
Some students have already taken to twitter, tweeting messages on behalf of the bear, like "don't trust the squirrels."
Pierce said it may be a little too early for joking around, he doesn't believe we've seen the last of this bear.
"There are so many dog walkers and joggers and hikers that someone will sight it again I'm sure, I feel it lives around here some place or it wandered into the area," said Pierce.
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