Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for St. Lewis

The article reports that the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is monitoring reports of a polar bear near the community of St. Lewis in Labrador and that conservation officers are guiding residents to take steps to avoid encounters. It also provides safety guidance for encountering a bear and lists contact numbers for reporting sightings in…

The article reports that polar bears often visit St. Anthony in the spring as they migrate north seeking food and cooler temperatures, with warnings issued to residents not to approach them. It also notes that warnings come from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture when necessary.