The Port St. Lucie Police Department put out a warning to residents after a bear was seen Tuesday morning.The police department said the black bear was seen in the Town Park community and added that bears become more active at this time of the year searching for food.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News“While seeing a bear may be surprising, it is not necessarily cause for alarm,” the police department said in a statement.They added that bears avoid humans, but if you are letting your dog outside, consider making noise before opening the door or keep the dog on a short leash when possible.“Dogs can sometimes trigger defensive behavior from bears, especially female bears with cubs,” the police department said.Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.The Port St. Lucie Police Department provided the following protocol if you see a bear: • Give it plenty of space.• Do not approach it.• Never attempt to feed it.• Keep children and pets away from the animal.• Secure garbage, pet food, bird seed, and other potential food sources.If you unexpectedly encounter a bear:• Remain calm.• Do not run.• Slowly back away while keeping the bear in sight.• Speak in a calm, firm voice.• Allow the bear a clear escape route.“If you feel threatened by a bear, observe an injured or orphaned bear, or witness someone intentionally feeding or harming a bear, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922),” the police department said.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —
The Port St. Lucie Police Department put out a warning to residents after a bear was seen Tuesday morning.
The police department said the black bear was seen in the Town Park community and added that bears become more active at this time of the year searching for food.
Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News
“While seeing a bear may be surprising, it is not necessarily cause for alarm,” the police department said in a statement.
Port St. Lucie Police Department
Port St. Lucie police are urging residents to follow safety guidelines after a black bear was seen in the Town Park community Tuesday morning.
They added that bears avoid humans, but if you are letting your dog outside, consider making noise before opening the door or keep the dog on a short leash when possible.
“Dogs can sometimes trigger defensive behavior from bears, especially female bears with cubs,” the police department said.
Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department provided the following protocol if you see a bear:
• Give it plenty of space.
• Do not approach it.
• Never attempt to feed it.
• Keep children and pets away from the animal.
• Secure garbage, pet food, bird seed, and other potential food sources.
If you unexpectedly encounter a bear:
• Remain calm.
• Do not run.
• Slowly back away while keeping the bear in sight.
• Speak in a calm, firm voice.
• Allow the bear a clear escape route.
“If you feel threatened by a bear, observe an injured or orphaned bear, or witness someone intentionally feeding or harming a bear, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922),” the police department said.