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By Ashley Legassic

BEARS IN TOWN

Public asked to avoid downtown parks while bears make their way through town

Aug 21, 2019 | 5:09 PM

KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops is warning the public to avoid the area between Riverside Park and Pioneer Park as a sow black bear and her cub are there.

In a news release, the City says for public and animal safety, the area has been temporarily closed off. Conservation officers and bylaw officers are onsite to monitor the bears.

The affected area includes the east end of Riverside Park and Pioneer Park. Riverside Park remains open.

Again, the City reminds residents to manage attractants like garbage or fruit trees.

Earlier this week, the presence of a mother black bear and her two cubs was behind the temporary closure of McArthur Island Park, and yesterday they had moved to Rivers Trail on Schubert Drive.

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