Residents of New Jersey town are warned not to attempt SELFIES with bears after recent sightings
- Residents of Winslow Township have been urged not to take selfies with bears
- Statement from police also warns locals not to attempt to feed, approach bears
- American black bears are medium-sized bears native to North America
Residents of a New Jersey town have been urged not to take selfies with bears after recent sightings.
The Winslow Township Police Department alerted Winslow Township locals of two bear sightings and warned them not to attempt to take pictures with the wild animals.
A statement from the police department released on Wednesday also warns locals not to attempt to feed or approach the bears.
The Winslow Township Police Department alerted locals of two bear sightings and warned them not to attempt to take pictures with the wild animals
They even advise people who live in areas where black bears have been found in the past to have a ‘bear plan’ ready, in case the animal enters the home, with an escape route and planned use of whistles and air horns.
‘Due to two separate bear sightings on Cooper Terrace and Union Road, here are the NJ Division Fish and Wildlife suggestions if one should encounter a bear,’ the statement reads.
‘Please do not, I repeat, DO NOT attempt to take selfies with the bear and follow these helpful tips…’
American black bears are medium-sized bears native to North America and are usually found in forested areas (Stock image)
It adds: ‘Black bears will sometimes “bluff charge” when cornered, threatened or attempting to steal food.
‘Stand your ground, avoid direct eye contact, then slowly back away and do not run.’
American black bears are medium-sized bears native to North America and are usually found in forested areas.
While attacks on humans from brown bears are uncommon, the animals can venture into human communities in search of food.