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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday they may be moving in on that black bear that attacked a hiker on Sunday in the Red River Gorge.

Officials say someone thinks they spotted that same bear going through trash can in Lee County. Fish and Wildlife Officials say they have not yet confirmed that it is the same bear, but they are looking in that area.

Barbara Atwood, spokeswoman for the Tourism Arts and Heritage Cabinet, said several Fish and Wildlife officers were walking the gorge in Kentucky Wednesday afternoon in pursuit of the animal.

Atwood says the search area has been expanded several times since the attack on Sunday and that traps baited with doughnuts and honey buns also are being used.

Tim Scott of Springfield said the bear attacked, bit and shook him while he was hiking through the area. He was treated at a Lexington hospital and released Monday. The attack promoted officials to close a large portion of the Red River Gorge until the bear is caught.

Atwood said Kentucky has an estimated 100 to 150 bears, most of them in the southeastern part of the state.

Associated Press Wire Services Contributed To This Story.