Police are reminding residents of Clarington to take precautions after black bear sightings in Courtice.
Members from East Division responded after residents in the Courtice area reported seeing a black bear, possibly two, over the weekend. The bear and/or cub was seen in the Prestonvale Road and Meadowglade Road area on Sunday, June 6, 2021. The bear reportedly moved northeast and was last seen in the Trulls Road and Nash Road area in the evening of June 7, 2021.
Bears don’t typically approach humans and are usually in search of a food source found from bird feeders or garbage. DRPS is reminding residents of Clarington to remove all exterior sources of food around their homes and backyards, including garbage, compost, bird feeders and to clean barbeque grills after use.
For more information on bears and safety tips, visit the Ministry of Natural Resources website at www.bears.mnr.gov.on.ca. To avoid conflict with bears, prepare and be aware. If you see a bear, call the Ministry of Natural Resources bear reporting line at 1-866-514-2327. In an emergency, always call 9-1-1.
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View this press release on the Durham Regional Police Service website.
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