Bear sighted in the municipality (July 28, 2023)

The municipality has been informed that a bear was sighted in a residential neighborhood.

Black bears are generally shy and usually avoid humans, but they are opportunistic feeders, and will attempt to eat anything that looks, smells or tastes like food.

Residents are kindly asked to avoid leaving garbage or food outside as much as possible.

For more information on black bears, visit the Government of New Brunswick’s website at https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/nr-rn/pdf/en/Wildlife/be-aware-of-black-bears.pdf

You may report any nuisance related to wildlife to the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development at 506.856.2344.

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