Winnipeg police say officers were in Charleswood searching for a bear.
Police say a bear was spotted near the 600 block of Pepperloaf Crescent near Rannock Avenue.
Officers are urging people to avoid the area at this time.
Police Cst. Rob Carver says it’s a mature black bear that officers have been able to locate after being called to the area around 9:50 a.m.
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“It had been up and down a number of trees,” he said.
“We just want to make sure it’s in a yard and we want to make sure everyone is safe.”
Manitoba Conservation says the bear was still up a tree as of 5 p.m.
Conservation Officers will wait until it is safe to remove the bear to an undisclosed location.
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