Bear on the Deck: A Peaceful Encounter

A Maryland couple’s peaceful backyard moment turned wild when a bear wandered onto their deck—thanks to bird feeders luring the critter in. Instead of panicking, they used a quiet door latch noise to gently signal their presence, prompting the bear to leave without drama. Wildlife experts say this calm approach—using sound or video doorbells to communicate from afar—is key to avoiding dangerous confrontations. Simple steps like removing suet feeders during bear season can keep both humans and bears safe and help them coexist without drama. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5acd4dfe91e9856