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Hello Neighbors -- At 7pm tonight there
was a large bear right in front of Bill Canada's home. (First
sighting on September 8th was at the bottom on Lake Trail East more towards
Bailey's
This particular sighting was at his
home. He flashed his lights on the bear and the bear went into the wooded
area. He has since called the police to check the scene. The police also
stated this was their 2nd call today, first call the bear was sighted on
Please be mindful of all safety measures
with this. Thank you! Karen Sabol
P.S. Know you may think this is
overboard, but just in case I viewed some info, FYI-- read below--can't hurt to
have some knowledge---
If you see a
bear, avoid it if you can. Give the bear every opportunity to avoid you. If you
do encounter a bear at close distance, remain calm. Attacks are rare. Chances
are, you are not in danger. Most bears are interested
only in protecting food, cubs or their "personal space." Once the
threat is removed, they will move on. Remember the following:
Let the bear
know you are human. Talk to the bear in a normal voice. Wave your arms. Help
the bear recognize you. If a bear cannot tell what you are, it may come closer
or stand on its hind legs to get a better look or smell. A standing bear is
usually curious, not threatening. You may try to back away slowly diagonally,
but if the bear follows, stop and hold your ground.
You can't
outrun a bear. They have been clocked at speeds up to 35 mph, and like dogs,
they will chase fleeing animals. Bears often make bluff charges, sometimes to
within 10 feet of their adversary, without making contact. Continue waving your
arms and talking to the bear. If the bear gets too close, raise your voice and
be more aggressive. Bang pots and pans. Use noisemakers. Never imitate bear
sounds or make a high-pitched squeal.
If a bear
actually makes contact, surrender! Fall to the ground and play dead. Lie flat
on your stomach, or curl up in a ball with your hands behind your neck.
Typically, a bear will break off it's attack once it
feels the threat has been eliminated. Remain motionless for as long as
possible. If you move, and the bear sees or hears you, it may return and renew
its attack. In rare instances, particularly with black bears, an attacking bear
may perceive a person as food. If the bear continues biting you long after you
assume a defensive posture, it likely is a predatory attack. Fight back
vigorously.