TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local Topeka couple spotted a bizarre-looking animal on their property near Lake Shawnee last weekend.

Jenny Brown told FOX4 affiliate KSNT her husband, Jason Brown, spotted something strange on their property on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 2 in the area of Southeast West Edge Road and Southeast 45th Street just south of Lake Shawnee.

She said her husband snapped a photo of the animal which, at first glance and after consulting with sources online, appeared to be a small black bear.

"This was in the morning in broad daylight vs at night or shaded areas like a nocturnal animal would be out in," Jenny Brown said.

The Browns took to social media in a search for answers as to what the animal could be. Jason Brown reported the animal appeared to be about 25 pounds with n

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