Apr. 28: Report of Bears by Sayward School

We have had a Grizzly bear sighting of a mother and two cubs around Sayward School early this morning.  Please be extra cautious and alert when outside around the school.  Please read below for Bear Aware protocols:

Be Bear Aware:  Most bears prefer to avoid contact with humans.  Remain as composed as possible and follow these simple guidelines:

• Do not attempt to get close to it, taunt it or try to intervene in any way.
• Travel in groups and make lots of noise by talking or rattling something like keys.
• Pay attention to your surroundings.  Do not concentrate on your phone.
• If you see a bear, back away slowly, preferably in the direction you came. Walk, don’t run, and keep your eye on the bear so you can see how it will react. In most cases, the bear will flee.