Black bear spotted in Missouri city; residents urged to use caution

Woman stunned after locking eyes with wild animal through kitchen window: 'I didn't know what to do'

A woman in Bedford County, Virginia, had a startling face-to-face encounter with a black bear while baking cookies in her home, reported WSET. What's happening? Madison Dalton was making cookies in her kitchen when she heard crashes outside. About 50 minutes after the first noise, she looked up to find herself separated from a bear by only a window. "I had two bags of icing in my hand. I throw these bags of icing down, I hop up, and I'm like, 'O…

What To Do If You Encounter A Bear, According To An Expert

Nothing can be more startling than spotting a bear on a hiking trail or worse – in your neighborhood. While unexpected encounters can sometimes leave your heart racing, it’s important to know how to handle the situation in the safest way possible.Related: Essential Gear For Your Next Southern Hiking AdventureMeet Our ExpertDave Garshelis is a retired wildlife research scientist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and chair of the …

Bear struck, killed by vehicle near Bear Lake

Bear Lake State Park officials are asking drivers to slow down and pay attention after a black bear was recently struck and killed by a vehicle near a popular beach.

Family warily welcomes new neighbors: A family of black bears | News Channel 3-12

By Frankie McLister Click here for updates on this story     Minnesota (WCCO) — One family north of the Twin Cities is dealing with unexpected visitors — with paws. It’s been nearly four years since Tammy Madson and her husband purchased their Isanti County home. “Our camera goes off constantly, all night long and he gets up and checks it and he goes, ‘Oh, they’re back,'” said Tammy Madson, who lives in Isanti with her husband. “They” as in the …

Summerland CAO urges local residents to take steps to keep hungry bears away

Residents of the District of Summerland are being urged to keep hungry bears away by avoiding placing garbage containers at the curbside earlier than necessary and to take steps to ensure their properties are prepared for fire and flood risks.

Black bear spotted in Grandview, Missouri; residents urged to use caution

A black bear has been spotted wandering through Grandview, Missouri, the city announced Tuesday.