Residents in Winnipeg’s Wildwood area expressed relief a black bear walking through the neighbourhood no longer appears to be a threat.
A provincial spokesman said conservation officers have cordoned off a street Tuesday afternoon where the bear climbed a tree.
“We can’t dart it now because it is too high and, if it falls, it could get hurt,” the spokesman said.
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A bear is seen Tuesday afternoon in a Wildwood neighbourhood backyard.
“(Conservation officers) will try to keep everyone back, so the bear comes down on its own, and then they will take steps to safely relocate it.”
Jeff Eyamie, who lives in the neighbourhood, said the bear, which people are describing as ‘medium sized,’ was spotted by residents.
“I was talking to a woman who has lived in the area for 50 years and she said she had never seen a bear there,” Eyamie said.
“Everyone is relieved it is no longer wandering through the neighbourhood — you never know what could happen. It looks like the bear has made itself cozy for the afternoon and evening.”
Eyamie said he spoke with one conservation officer who said the bear would be relocated once it comes down the tree.
“He said once the mosquitoes come out, they will chase the people away and once the people are away the bear will come down.”
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