A person in Rocky Hill sustained a minor injury after an encounter with a bear on Friday afternoon.

It happened just before 4 p.m. in the 800 block of New Britain Avenue, according to police.

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A resident told police they were resting on their front porch when a bear approached and made contact with their left knee. The person sustained a minor abrasion, according to police.

The resident did not see the bear approach and was unsure if the scratch was caused by a bite or a scratch.

The bear immediately ran off into the woods when confronted.

In addition to police, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection also responded.

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