A black bear that was perched high in a tree in Metuchen most of the day has come down to the ground and is now on the run, according to the homeowner whose backyard served as a temporary home to the bear.

The young black bear was stretched out on tree branch about 75 feet above the ground in a backyard on West Chestnut Avenue until a few minutes ago, causing quite a stir in the quiet residential neighborhood.

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