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Bear Sighted In Redding Thursday Morning

REDDING, Conn. -- A bear was spotted in Redding on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 25 on Drummer Lane near the center of town, police said.

A bear spotted in Redding on Thursday.

A bear spotted in Redding on Thursday.

Photo Credit: Redding Police via Facebook

Police posted on Facebook to alert residents and remind them to review the “bear safety” page at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s website which can be accessed by clicking here.

DEEP recommends taking the following steps if a resident sees a bear:

  • Observe it from a distance.
  • Advertise your presence by shouting and waving your arms or walk slowly away.
  • Never attempt to feed or attract bears.

To avoid attracting bears:

  • Remove bird feeders from late March through November. If a bear visits a bird feeder in winter, remove the feeder.
  • Wait until the morning of collection before bringing out trash. Add a few capfuls of ammonia to trash bags and garbage cans to mask food odors. Keep trash bags in a container with a tight lid and store in a garage or shed.
  • Do not leave pet food outside overnight. Store livestock food in airtight containers.
  • Do not put meats or sweet-smelling fruit rinds in compost piles. Lime can be sprinkled on the compost pile to reduce the smell and discourage bears.
  • Thoroughly clean grills after use or store in a garage or shed.
  • Never intentionally feed bears. Bears that associate food with people may become aggressive and dangerous. This may lead to personal injury, property damage, and the need to destroy problem animals.
  • Encourage your neighbors to take similar precautions.
Report bear sightings to the DEEP Wildlife Division, at 860-424-3011.

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