Black bears have been making appearances around Penticton in recent days.
On Sunday afternoon, a skinny bear surprised Colleen Naef when she looked out the window of her home on Gordon Place.
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While she said she cleans her recycled cans to prevent attracting bears, the next morning her bin was knocked over, scratched and the lid was mangled, she said.
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A post in the Penticton Facebook page from Chynna-Jayde Feltmatesa国际传媒� on April 27 said her husband saw a bear climbing a tree near South Main Street.
B.C. Conservation said now that spring has arrived, Penticton residents should be aware that their outdoor activities could attract bears.
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Conservation officers have posted tips on social media on how stay safe in bear country, and reminded residents to scare them away with an air or car horn.
For more information about what to do if you encounter a bear, click .
