The public is being advised to avoid the area around Stevens Creek and Clausen roads due to the presence of a black bear.

"The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is currently in the area of Stevens Creek Road at Clausen Road (where) a large black bear was spotted," noted an email sent late Tuesday.

The sheriff's office noted it was working with officers of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to locate and remove the bear to an unpopulated area.

Authorities said that if anyone spots the bear, they should call 911.

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