Public warning: bears spotted on Tupper Dr

North Bay Police Service
News Release

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The North Bay Police Service is cautioning the public as a resident of Tupper Dr. was approached by a mother bear Friday 25 May 2012 at approx 8:15 pm.

The resident saw the bear while he was standing near the front door of his residence and the bear approached him.

The resident tried to scare away the bear however this did not work.

The bear came right up to the resident when the bear was struck in the nose area and ran off with its cubs.

The police are cautioning the public as people use that area for recreational activities.

Tupper Drive is located near the North Bay Golf Course off Airport Road.

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