An unusual visitor might’ve made its way to north London, Ont., Monday morning.
London police say a black bear was reportedly spotted shortly before 10 a.m. in a wooded area by Adelaide Street North at Windermere Road.
They say the Ministry of Natural Resources has been notified.
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Police warn public after black bear found in west London
London is no stranger to black bear sightings.
In June 2020, a black bear was found in a tree off Commissioners Road West.
It was brought to a sanctuary where it got the name ‘London Bear,’ and was later released back into the wild.
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Black bear found in west London, Ont., will return to wild: sanctuary
Police are reminding Londoners to be “bear wise.” Some tips to remember if you encounter a bear include:
- Remain calm and avoid panicking
- Slowly back away while keeping the bear in sight and waiting for it to leave
- If the bear does not leave, wave your arms and make a noise with a whistle or air horn
Police should be contacted by calling 911 if a bear poses an immediate threat.
The 24/7 Bear Wise reporting line can also be contacted for non-emergency encounters at 1-866-514-2327.
