UPDATE: Possibly injured bear settled in Barrhaven neighbourhood, police awaiting MNR input
Posted Jun 14, 2021 11:24:00 AM.
UPDATE: Ottawa police say a bear has settled into a resident’s backyard in Barrhaven.
Officers say Earl Mulligan Drive is closed between Woodroffe Avenue and Woodgate Way to keep the area safe and limit disturbance to the bear.
The bear appears to be injured and police are awaiting input from the ministry of natural resources for further direction.
A bear has settled into a resident’s backyard in #Barrhaven. Earl Mulligan is closed between Woodroffe/Woodgate to keep the area safe and limit disturbance to the bear. The bear appears to be injured and we are awaiting input and expertise from @ONresources for further direction. pic.twitter.com/CC7m7yRAIb
— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) June 14, 2021
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Stittsville residents are being asked to avoid the area of Terry Fox Drive, between Cope Drive and Castlefrank Road, after a bear was spotted in that area.
Police released a statement on Twitter Sunday night that said a bear had been spotted several times.
Residents are being asked to use caution when outside, especially with small pets.
Please avoid the area of Terry Fox Drive between Cope Drive and Castlefrank Rd as a bear has been seen several times. Residents in the area should use caution if outside along with their small pets. #ottnews
— OPS Operations (@DutyInspector) June 14, 2021
