Bear spotted in Tin Can Hill walking area and around Con Mine in Yellowknife
CBC News | Posted: September 1, 2021 2:32 AM | Last Updated: September 1, 2021
Residents urged to contact local ENR office if they see the bear
A bear has been spotted in the walking area of Tin Can Hill and around the former Con Mine in Yellowknife.
In a Facebook post late Tuesday afternoon, the N.W.T. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) said it has set up signs and will be setting up a trap to catch the bear.
It also urged anyone who sees a bear to contact their local ENR office right away.
"This enables our officers to respond to the situation in a timely fashion in a way that considers options for dealing with the situation and protect public safety," the statement reads.
The phone number for ENR's North Slave region office in Yellowknife is 867-873-7181.