Bears have been spotted recently near populated areas in Georgina. Bears want to avoid humans. Most encounters are not aggressive and attacks are rare. But if you feel a bear poses an immediate threat to your personal safety or the safety of others, call 911 or local police.
Call 911 or local police, if a bear:
- Enters a school yard when school is in session
- Enters or tries to enter a residence
- Wanders into a public gathering
- Kills livestock/pets and lingers at the site
- Stalks people and lingers at the site
Call the Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327 (April 1 to Nov. 30) if a bear is:
- Roaming around, checking garbage cans
- Breaking into a shed where garbage or food is stored
- In a tree
- Pulling down a bird feeder or knocking over a barbecue
- Moving through a backyard or field but is not lingering
Think safety first and never approach a bear! For more helpful information about what you, your friends and your family can do if you encounter a bear, please visit the Bear Wise webpage on ontario.ca