Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for St. LewisPublic Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for St. Lewis

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is monitoring reports of a polar bear near the community of St. Lewis in Labrador and is advising residents on precautions to avoid encounters. The article outlines safety steps, suggests reporting sightings to local forest management offices, and provides contact numbers for Northern Peninsula, Labrador…

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.