Bear Sighting Alert for Randolph Residents

⚠️ Bear Sighting Alert for Randolph Residents ⚠️🐻
Attention, Randolph community! A bear has been sighted on Knollwood Terrace. Please exercise caution and keep safety in mind with these tips if you encounter a bear:

▪ Do Not Approach: Keep a safe distance from the bear. Never approach or attempt to feed it.

▪ Do not run from bears: Running may trigger a chase response.

▪ Avoid Eye Contact: Avoid direct eye contact with the bear, as they may perceive this as a threat.

▪ Secure Food Sources: Ensure all pet food and bird feeders are secure. Store garbage in bear-proof containers.

▪ Use Noise: If a bear enters your yard, speak in an assertive voice, yell, sing, or clap your hands. If available, bang pots and pans or use an airhorn.

👉 For more safety tips and updates to go, https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/bears/bear-encounters/.

Stay safe, Residents!