PAGE, AZ (AZFamily) — A black bear found climbing a tree on an elementary school campus in Page was rescued Saturday afternoon.

Just before 2 p.m., police found the bear climbing a tree on the Lake View Elementary School campus , according to the Page Police Department.

Arizona Game and Fish also responded and tranquilized the bear before police and fire crews helped load it into a metal crate to be relocated.

Authorities believe the fires in the Kaibab National Forest, like the Dragon Bravo Fire and White Sage Fire , may have displaced the bear, which was likely searching for food to prepare for hibernation.

Page Police Department extended its thanks to AZ Game and Fish for their response to the community and everyone who assisted with the rescue.

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