Sheriff’s officials in Ramsey County are warning residents that a bear has been spotted roaming several cities, including the most recent sighting at 6:41 a.m. Monday morning near Greenhaven Drive and Centerville Road in Vadnais Heights.
The bear has also been spotted in North Oaks, White Bear Township and Polar Park coming out of Tamarack Nature Center, sheriff’s officials said Monday afternoon.
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Bear Sightings in Northern Ramsey County
We've received multiple calls of a bear in northern Ramsey County. Please remain alert, stay away from of any bears, and call 9-1-1. With school back in session, parents/guardians are encouraged to pay close attention . pic.twitter.com/0m2V535NwW— Ramsey Sheriff (MN) (@RamseySheriff) September 9, 2019
Bear Sightings in Northern Ramsey County Officials gave the following warnings:
- If you encounter a bear pick up any small children and pets; face the bear and try to appear as large as possible, spreading or waving your arms while holding up a sweater or jacket if possible; slowly back away from and to the side, which is considered non-a threatening movement; and talk to the bear in a calm and low monotone so the bear can identify you as a human and nonthreatening.
- Once indoors call 911 and report the bear’s direction of travel.
- Remember that bears are probably more scared of and startled by you. Bears will usually go away when they feel safe.
- Authorities say you might hear a bear before you see one. A bear trying to scare off intruders makes snorting, huffing and jaw-popping sounds. Scared cubs make squealing noises.