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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A black bear was reportedly struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Florida Mall on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

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A black bear was reportedly struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of the Florida Mall, according to officials. Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office returned to the area Wednesday, where they and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers spotted a bear in a tree.

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Authorities believe it is the same animal involved in the collision. The bear is expected to make a full recovery and will be relocated to a more suitable habitat. Image 1 of 4 ▼

A black bear struck by a vehicle near the Florida Mall is recovering and will be relocated,

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