Two days later, a Chevy Chase resident got up close and personal with a black bear by accident. After hearing a noise, the man went outside to investigate, thinking it was his neighbor’s dog on the other side of the fence.
The first sighting took place in Kensington, where a black bear was spotted April 24 pawing through garbage cans on Dewmar Lane and on nearby Culver Street on the night of April 25.
The police contacted the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and asked residents to call the non-emergency number, 240-314-8900, if they see a bear. The bear is most likely a juvenile, specifically a yearling. Bears give birth every two years, and after being raised by the mother for a spring and summer and one winter of hibernation, young bears are pushed away by their mother so she can start the cycle anew, Mr.Although the sex of the bear could not be determined from existing footage, it is more likely that it is male than female.
— Stay calm: Screams, squeals, imitation bear sounds and sudden movements can trigger bear attacks. Loud noises can indicate to a bear that they are dealing with a prey animal.— Don’t run. Bears are as fast as a racehorse, both uphill and downhill, and will chase animals that flee.— Leave the area if possible, but first ensure that the bear always has a way to escape.In the event the bear is stationary, the NPS recommends moving sideways at a slow speed.
If a dog and a bear are fighting, people should not try to save their dog directly. Instead, throw objects, use a hose or make loud noise in order to drive the bear away. Human detritus and activity also act as a lure for other predatory animals, such as coyotes and foxes.
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