Officials have closed Whitewater Preserve after a bear was spotted in the area.

A black bear was seen climbing a tree about 8 am Wednesday, Assistant Manager Tori Stanton told the Desert Sun.

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The preserve has been closed for hikers and campers as rangers wait for the bear to come down from the tree on its own.