Bear on the Loose Near Long Pond | Montpelier News

A bold bear near Long Pond in Franklin County has turned camping into a risky game—officials shut down campsites 5-11 after the bear started raiding tents, ignoring deterrents, and showing zero fear of humans. The DEC is urging everyone to stay away, report any suspicious bear activity, and double down on food safety: use bear-proof containers and keep campsites clean to avoid attracting wildlife. If you’re headed to the area, check the DEC website before you go—safety first in bear country. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/3d609c04e691b90a