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Polar bear sighting on Fogo Island

SaltWire Network | Posted: March 13, 2018, 10:27 p.m. | Updated: March 13, 2018, 10:29 p.m. | 1 Min Read
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FOGO ISLAND, NL - Fogo Island RCMP are warning the public after they were advised a polar bear had been spotted near the community of Shoal Bay Tuesday evening.

Police received the report around 8:30 p.m.

The RCMP is asking anyone who sees a bear to immediately report it to police. They are also advising residents to be extremely careful should they encounter a bear.

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