Natural Resources
March 4, 2013

Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for St. Anthony

The Department of Natural Resources is warning residents about the sighting of a polar bear in the town of St. Anthony. The bear was last seen in the area of Pateyville in the centre of town.

Conservation officers are monitoring the movement of the bear, and are requesting residents to use caution.

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 in this area is asked to contact Natural Resources at 709-457-7243 or 457-7577.

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

2013 03 04                       4:20 p.m.