Natural Resources
April 4, 2011

Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for Labrador

The Department of Natural Resources is warning residents of Labrador, particularly those near Rigolet, Black Tickle and Southern Labrador, about a sighting of a polar bear near the community of Lodge Bay.

Conservation officers are monitoring the movement of the bear. Residents are reminded not to approach a polar bear.

Anyone who encounters a polar bear should:

• Remain calm;
• Give the bear(s) space;
• Back away, get out of the situation, never run;
• If you must speak, do so calmly and firmly; and,
• Avoid direct eye contact with the bear(s).

Anyone sighting a polar bear in these areas is asked to contact the Cartwright Forest Management Office at 709-938-7362; the Port Hope Simpson office at 709-960-0400; or the Red Bay office at 709-920-2004.

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Media contact:
Heather Maclean
Director of Communications
Department of Natural Resources
709-729-5282, 697-4137
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca 

2011 04 04                                                     1:00 p.m.