TOWNSEND, Mass. —

Several farm animals, including over half a dozen sheep and goats, have been killed by a brazen bear in Townsend, Massachusetts, officials said.

Three goats who lived at a home in Townsend were taken to veterinarian Chad McGee's New Hampshire farm after a 4th goat was killed by a bear.

Evidence of the goat's slaying was found on a fence, as well as drag marks leading into nearby woods.

Just down the road, a bear tore apart a barn door, gaining access to the sheep inside and killing one.

This comes after a black bear attacked farm animals earlier this month, killing a goat and a chicken.

In August, a 400-pound black bear was spotted in town, seen several times around the Mason and Greenville roads.

Wildlife officials say bears are fattening up for hibernation, an

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