WAWA OPP RESPOND TO NUMEROUS BEAR COMPLAINTS

A curious Spring black bear walks along the ditch of Hwy 614. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

WAWA, ON – Over the past week the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment has responded to numerous nuisance bear complaints in residential areas.

The OPP advise the public: 

  • To be cautious when out in the evening and night time hours.
  • That Garbage should be secured inside a structured building at all times and not placed at curb side until the morning of scheduled pick up.
  • Not to feed the bears under any circumstances, this will condition them to return for food and probably end up being killed as a nuisance bear.

The OPP will respond to emergency calls about wild animals if there is an immediate threat to the public.  For more information the Bear-Wise Reporting toll free number continues to operate for reporting and information purposes.  Call 1-866-514-2327.

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