black_bear_000Wildsafe BC says there have been a lot of bear sightings near Promontory in Chilliwack, Sumas Mountain in Abbotsford, and all over Mission.

Fraser Valley coordinator Rebecca McMurray says it’s a good reminder to make sure your garbage is stored indoors.

“The number one attractant here is garbage being stored outside and not in a bear resistant enclosure, and also it being put out on the curb the night before garbage pickup.”

McMurray says if you do see a bear while out you should speak in low calm voice, back away, get indoors, and call the RAPP line to report the sighting.

In addition if you’re out walking a dog make sure it’s on a leash, because dogs running ahead cause result in unfortunate results when it comes to bears.