Natural Resources
August 28, 2012

Public Advisory: Black Bear Warning Issued for Clarenville

The Department of Natural Resources is advising residents in the Town of Clarenville of a number of black bear sightings in the area. Residents are encouraged to take appropriate steps to avoid attracting bears into their communities and backyards, where the animals can pose a risk to public safety. This includes the proper storage, collection, and disposal of garbage.

If anyone encounters a bear, they are reminded to:

• Remain calm;
• Give the animal space;
• Back away slowly and do not run;
• Avoid eye contact with the bear; and,
• Remove any garbage or food that may have attracted the animal.

Anyone sighting a black bear in this area is asked to contact the Natural Resources office in Clarenville at 709-466-7640.

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Media contact:
Tina Williams
Communications Manager
Department of Natural Resources
709-729-5282, 728-2837
tinawilliams@gov.nl.ca

2012 08 28                                           3:00 p.m.