THUNDER BAY — A bear cub spent a couple of days munching on fruit in a northside Thunder Bay neighbourhood before he was captured by Ministry of Natural Resources technicians on Monday.
The tiny bear entertained residents of the North Court St./Harrington Ave. area while it searched for food in their yards, including ripened fruit such as grapes and cherries
There was no sign of its mother.
The animal was so small, a technician was able to carry it away in his arms.
The bear will be transferred to a rehabilitation facility.
One homeowner in the area told Tbnewswatch he was told a sow and a cub were captured in the same vicinity last week.
However, a ministry spokesperson subsequently clarified that that did not happen.
An MNRF technician reminded residents on Monday to be cautious about approaching bears, especially because an adult female might still be around.
The ministry notes this is the time of year that bears are straining to fatten up before hibernation, so it's important that homeowners remain vigilant about managing attractants on their properties.
If a bear poses an immediate threat to public safety by exhibiting threatening or aggressive behaviour, call 911 or your local police. At the request of the police, MNRF will respond to emergency situations during daylight hours. For non- emergency situations, people can call the MNRF Bear Wise reporting line (1-866-514 -2327) that’s available 24/7, from April 1 to November 30, and visit the Bear Wise website to provide the public with information and advice in non-emergency situations (https://www.ontario.ca/page/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise). (Source: MNRF)
