This bear was seen Friday morning, June 12, wandering on Seth Low Mountain Road saw this bear wandering there. —Vittoria Quane photo
Matt Sekelsky passed this photo along to The Press Friday, June 12, that a Seth Low Mountain Road resident snapped. Police were notified there was a bear in the area.
Police recommend motorists be cautious since bears seem to have little fear of roads, and many are struck by cars in Connecticut.
There are usually a couple of bear sightings in Ridgefield each spring.
DEEP has these recommendations:
- Bears are attracted to the garbage, pet food, compost piles, fruit trees and birdfeeders around houses.
- Remove birdfeeders and bird food from late March through November.
- Eliminate food attractants by placing garbage cans inside a garage or shed. Add ammonia to trash to make it unpalatable.
- Clean and store grills away after use.
- Don’t intentionally feed bears. Bears that become accustomed to finding food near your home may become “problem” bears.
- Don’t leave pet food outside overnight.
- Don’t add meat or sweets to a compost pile.
If you see a bear, enjoy it from a distance, DEEP says. “Aggression by bears towards humans is exceptionally rare.”
However, the agency recommends:
- Make your presence known by making noise and waving your arms if you see a bear while hiking.
- Keep dogs on a leash and under control. A roaming dog might be perceived as a threat to a bear or its cubs.
- Walk away slowly if you surprise a bear nearby.
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