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As has been reported extensively on YWN Catskills, there has been an increse in bear-sightnngs throughout Sullivan County this summer. Many residents have submitted photos where we have published, while others have just emailed us their items.

Cutlers Bungalow Colony in South Fallsburg has been plagued by bears, with as many as 4 seen at one time walking around in broad-daylight in search of food.

The NYS DEC was called, and the bear in this video was captured and taken away to be let free further upstate.

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SOME BEAR TIPS:

1. DO NOT FEED BEARS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

2. GARBAGE: Clean up areas around garbage cans and do not put garbage outside over night. Put garbage out only on pickup days.

3. BIRD FEEDERS: Nuisance bear problems are usually a temporary situation in early spring. Bird feeders do attract bears and are often torn down. Take down or clean up all bird feeders (including humming bird feeders) for several weeks after a bear visit.

4. PET FOOD: Feed pets in the house if possible and clean up all left over food.

5. GRILLS: Outdoor grills will attract bears. If you have had a bear problem you should stop cooking outside on your grill, clean it up, and store it in a bear proof area for a couple of weeks.

6. COMPOST PILES: Bears are attracted to all types of garbage. Stop adding refuse to your compost pile and if it is located close to your house you should move it as far away as possible.

7. OTHER: Bears have an extraordinary sense of smell. If you store pet food, fish food, or any other items that might appeal to a bear’s sense of smell under an open shed or in a wooden shed you should remove it to a secure location.

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