Bear Spotted in Dumfries Tuesday
Keep safe with these bear tips.
A bear sighting in the Briarwood Drive area of Dumfries has Prince William County Police reminding folks of bear safety. The bear was spotted very late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning said Sharon Richardson, public information specialist for the Prince William County Police Department. Last September, a bear and her cub were seen in the Marsala Court area of Lake Ridge. Here are some tips from the police department: If you spot a bear, keep a respectful distance. If a bear is up a tree or on your property, give it space. Bring your pets inside and leave the immediate area. If you see a bear cub, do NOT try to remove it from the area or “rescue it.” Female bears who may give birth while hibernating in the winter den will wanted to …
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Lauren Jost
9:20 am on Friday, June 22, 2012
Great point, boseamus. more ›