Don’t play dead: province warns about bears, cougars
The province is reminding people to be safe around bears and other predators this spring.
This is the time of year when animals begin to establish new territory and look for food.
People are reminded to take the necessary safety precautions when outdoors and to not leave garbage or pet food out in the open.
The province said people who encounter bears, cougars or other predatory animals should keep their distance, try to not scare the animal away or handle the situation themselves.