Battle for coexistence: Prince George’s bear dilemma prompts calls for enhanced measures
PRINCE GEORGE – This year has been extraordinary, with unprecedented bear sightings in Prince George neighborhoods. One resident is asking the city to revisit the bear problem.
The sighting of bears within city limits is becoming too familiar for some residents. The escalating number of bear encounters has forced Herb Langin to ask the City council to allocate the necessary resources to deal with the bear problem.
According to Langin, bear-human Interactions compromise public safety and endanger bears. He recommends reducing bear conflict by renewing public awareness campaigns, bear-proof bins and strengthening compliance and enforcement measures.