Bear Signs Turn into Bear Sightings in Croton Heights

SEE: Wildlife Warning: Bear Suspected in Yorktown

Police offer these tips from the DEC for reducing bear-human conflict:

• Keep young children and pets indoors
• Remove bird feeders. Bird seed and suet are big attractions for bears.
• Do not leave garbage outside of houses or garages. Even dirty diapers attract bears.
• Do not feed pets outside.
• Remove the grease can from gas and charcoal grills after every use. Run the grill on high after cooking to remove residual odors.
• Do not operate refrigerators or freezers outside or on porches.
• Do not place food outside to attract wildlife.
• Mask garbage odors with ammonia-soaked rags.

Yorktown resident Frank Morello took the photo, which was published on youryorktown.com