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Wildlife officials in Southern California are fielding calls and gathering data on what appears to be a surge in black bear encounters this year and in recent years. Bears have been spotted in residential areas of Sierra Madre, Monrovia, and Castaic within the past week. On Monday, officers attempted to tranquilize and relocate a bear […]
What appears to be a young bear has been spotted hanging out behind a Sierra Madre home recently. Annie Slater says the bear can be seen catching some rays on the hill behind her home on Foothill Avenue “almost every day.” In the video, the bear can be seen lying on his back with his […]
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Fall is a critical time for bears, and when people "attract bears with trash and food it can lead to very dangerous situations," an NPS official said.
A section of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina has been closed temporarily after the National Park Service said it received multiple reports of visitors feeding and attempting to hold a young bear. National Park Service officials blocked off the road on Monday and say it will remain closed until further notice. The temporary closure is necessary to protect bears and park visitors alike, said Blue Ridge Parkway Superintendent Tracy Swartout.