Bear sighting reported in Ste. Genevieve County
STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) – A recent bear sighting in Ste. Genevieve County has prompted reminders about safety precautions and reporting procedures.
A resident reported seeing a large brown bear in the Valle Spring area near the south Ste. Genevieve city limits. The Missouri Department of Conservation urges residents to report bear sightings to their local conservation office.
In this area, residents can visit the Missouri Department of Conservation website to report a bear sighting.
Although black bear attacks are rare, residents are advised to take precautions such as securing trash containers and feeding pets indoors. When hiking in bear country, travelers should make noise to alert bears, travel in groups and keep children close.
If encountered by a bear, residents should remain standing upright, avoid direct eye contact and back away slowly. Bear spray is also an effective deterrent.
