NEW: City working to trap a bear spotted in Ottawa's west end ottnews
On Friday, Ottawa Bylaw Services provided an update on the bear.
"The bear continues to visit backyards in the area of the NCC Trail #27 near Bell High School," Bylaw services said. "Do not panic. We are working with partners to humanely live trap and relocate him to better habitat." Officials say while the bear is not showing signs of aggression, it is looking for food and "wild animals are unpredictable."If you do encounter the bear, the city recommends the following:If the bear does not leave, throw objects, wave your arms and make noise with a whistle or air hornWhile the bear is not showing signs of aggression, he is looking for food and wild animals are unpredictable.
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