North Bay police warn of bear sighting near school
Spring is more than five weeks away, but some bears are already coming out of hibernation after one was spotted near a North Bay high school.
North Bay police issued a warning on Wednesday that a bear was seen in the area of Harris Drive and West Ferris Secondary School.
North Bay police are warning residents a bear has been spotted near West Ferris Secondary School. Feb. 8/23 (Eric Taschner/CTV Northern Ontario)
"The North Bay Police Service will be working with the Ministry of Natural Resources to investigate," police said in a news release.
"Members of the public should practise caution and be aware of their surroundings in the area. If there is an immediate threat call 911."
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The city said to prevent attracting bears to your property, residents should to remove any items a bear might consider a potential food source.
Find more information on preventing bear encounters on the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry website.
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