Unconfirmed grizzly bear sightings south of Red Deer
Officers with Alberta Fish and Wildlife are looking into reports of possible bear sightings south of Red Deer over the past week.
Brendan Cox, Spokesperson for Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement says the unconfirmed sightings took place near Penhold late last week and in the Pine Lake area on Saturday.
“They were reported to be a grizzly bear but that has not been confirmed by officers at this time,” says Cox. “If there is a bear in the area, it could be the same one that was seen at both locations. It is certainly rare to see a bear in those parts, particularly a grizzly bear, but that doesn’t mean that people don’t need to be bear smart.”
He says there are a number of steps people can take to prevent any unwanted bear encounters.