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DNR, police and staff safely remove mother bear and cubs; city uses incident for public education
Summary
Officials described a coordinated DNR response after a mother bear and two cubs were found in a park-strip tree; the animals were safely removed, the scene was secured, and the event provided a public-education opportunity covered by local TV.
The police chief reported the Department of Natural Resources responded to a call about a mother bear and two cubs in a tree in a park strip at the south end of town. Officers blocked the road and DNR personnel safely removed the animals; the incident was used as a public-education opportunity and local media covered the event. "We got called by the DNR ... a mother bear and 2 cubs were in a tree," the chief said, adding that the removal was handled safely and residents had an opportunity to observe afterward.
Council members and staff said the event provided a positive PR moment and that the city is considering additional animal-control and prevention steps. The chief said officers are continuing to monitor and use early enforcement and public outreach to manage related safety concerns in town.
