CALEDON, Ont. – Provincial police are warning residents in the Caledon, Ont., area to be on the lookout for bears.
Police say they received three reports of a black bear being spotted near the McGuire Trail during a one-hour period on Thursday afternoon.
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They say the bear, described as a cub weighing approximately 225 kilograms, was seen approaching decks in residents’ backyards.
OPP say it ran when it saw people.
They are urging residents to exercise caution if they spot a black bear and report it to police.
Police say if the bear is seen trying to enter a home, stalking a person or killing pets or livestock, the witness should call 911.
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