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Sierra Madre officials report rise in bear activity; police and Fish and Wildlife coordinating response
Summary
Mayor and police chief described a recent uptick in bear encounters in Sierra Madre, said California Department of Fish and Wildlife has deployed traps and captured several bears, and urged residents to secure attractants and report sightings.
Sierra Madre Mayor Robert Parkhurst and Police Chief Gus Barrientos told residents on Thursday that the city has seen a recent increase in bear activity and that the Sierra Madre Police Department is coordinating with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to respond.
The update, delivered during a public briefing, said state wildlife officers have deployed traps in Sierra Madre and Monrovia and have captured several bears, but it remains unclear whether those animals are responsible for the recent spike in local activity. "Public safety is our top priority," Police…
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