“The bear has not been seen since the provoked attack,” the wildlife department said. “The department has set two live-capture culvert-style traps to try and capture the bear alive.”
Remove potential attractants from your yard, wildlife department said
The wildlife department said the bear had been spotted in nearby yards eating bird seeds days before the incident took place. The wildlife department said black bears can be found throughout the state and urged residents to follow these rules to prevent attacks:If a bear has been spotted in your area, do not wait to remove potential food sources from your yard.If you see a bear, turn around and leave.Turn outside lights on before letting your dog outside at night.
The wildlife department said attractants include bird feeders, bird seeds on the ground, unsecured garbage, pet food and barbecue grills.
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