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Bear walked into southern Arizona grocery store and ran around for a few minutes

A juvenile black bear briefly entered a Fry's grocery store in Oro Valley, causing no injuries or damage before safely leaving the premises, officials said.

  • A bear entered a grocery store in Oro Valley, Arizona, on September 29, causing startled reactions from shoppers as it moved through the aisles, according to police spokesperson Darren Wright.
  • The bear left the store unharmed, without causing injuries, as confirmed by a spokesperson for Fry's and local law enforcement.
  • Charlie Alolkoy, a witness, stated, "He just walked past the produce department," referring to the products.
  • Officials reminded the public not to leave food out for wildlife, as this can attract bears and lead to dangerous encounters.
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An unusual fact surprised the neighbors of Oro Valley, a small town in Arizona. It happens that while customers were shopping at a supermarket in the area, they met a bear who entered the front door and walked through the corridors. A bear enters a supermarket in Arizona: surprise at Oro ValleyThe animal entered the Fry’s store near First Avenue, the most important street in the town. The dangerous mammal wandered through the establishment. Desp…

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Bear walked into southern Arizona grocery store and ran around

The animal bumped up against the automatic doors and managed to eventually walk in, a Oro Valley Police Department spokesperson said.

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Bear walked into southern Arizona grocery store and ran around for a few minutes

A bear surprised shoppers at a southern Arizona grocery store when it walked through the front door and ran around inside for a few minutes before exiting the building.

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Protothema broke the news in on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
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