Black Bear Reported Seen on Sunset: Ossining Police

Ossining police sent out an alert at 7:34AM Friday about a black bear seen on Sunset Drive.

Police said they would put extra patrols up at Brookside Elementary School all day.

Spring is travel time for young black bears, wildlife experts say. A bear was seen in Mount Kisco June 4. 

State environmental officials say:

If you Encounter a Bear:

Never Approach, Surround, or Corner a Bear - Bears aggressively defend themselves when they feel threatened. Be especially cautious around cubs as mother bears are very protective.
Never Run from a Bear- stay calm, speak in a loud and calm voice, slowly back away and leave the area.
Use Noise to Scare away Bears from Your Campsite- yell, clap, or bang pots immediately upon sighting a bear near your campsite.
Do Not Throw Your Backpack or Food Bag at an Approaching Bear

• Doing so will only encourage bears to approach and "bully" people to get food.
• By teaching a bear to approach humans for food, you are endangering yourself, other campers/residents, and the bears.

Most black bears prefer to avoid humans.
In Your Yard:

• From a safe distance, make loud noises by shouting or banging pots to scare the bear away.
• Once the bear leaves, remove all attractants such as bird seed, garbage, and pet food.
• Ask neighbors to remove attractants.

In a Building:

• Give the bear a clear escape route.
• Leave any doors open as you back away from the bear.
• Do not lock the bear in a room.