Bear Encounters and Safety Tips

A North Carolina resident discovered a black bear living in their Asheville home during hibernation. The bear, using the house as a winter den, emerged as spring arrived. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission shared a video of the bear squeezing out of a vent, reminding residents to be cautious around bear dens as warmer weather approaches.

What was the unexpected discovery made by a North Carolina resident?

• A family of raccoons

• A colony of bats

• A huge black bear

• A nest of birds

How did the bear make its way out of the house?

• Through a chimney

• Through a door

• Through a vent

• Through a window

What did the bear use the house for during the winter?

• A winter den

• A hunting ground

• A play area

• A food storage

What does the Wildlife Commission advise residents to do as the weather warms up?

• Feed the bears

• Stay vigilant and avoid disturbing bear dens

• Capture the bears

• Ignore the bears

Why is it important to be cautious around bear dens?

• Bears are noisy and can cause disturbances

• Bears might steal food

• Bears are dangerous and can attack if disturbed

• Bears are friendly and might follow you home