Bear Spotted in Portsmouth, VA: What to Do

Bear sightings in Portsmouth, Virginia, have residents on edge. A young bear was spotted near Chautauqua Avenue, prompting the Wildlife Center of Virginia to remind residents about the states bear population. With over seventeen thousand bears in Virginia, encounters may become more frequent as urban areas expand. The center advises securing food and trash to avoid attracting bears. If a bear encounter occurs, residents should contact the Virginia Department of Wildlifes conflict line. 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/430de3734a327756