Fisheries and Aquaculture
April 2, 2015

Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for Northern Peninsula

The Forestry and Agrifoods Agency is warning residents of reported sightings of polar bears along the Northern Peninsula.

Polar bears have been reported in the Western Brook and Port aux Choix areas and conservation officers are monitoring

If anyone encounters a polar bear, they 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 is asked to contact their local District Forestry Office.

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Media contact:

Roger Scaplen Director of Communications Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture 709-729-3733; 697-5267 rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca

2015 04 02                              4:55 p.m.