Bear and cub spotted in southwest Calgary, police say

A bear and her cub were spottedalong the edge of southwest communities Cedarbrae and Oakridge,Calgary police said Tuesday morning.

Police said the bears wereseen throughout Monday night and early Tuesday morningalong the western edge of the neighbourhoods, near the border of the Tsuut'ina Nation.

According to a release by Alberta Fish and Wildlife, police receiveda report that oneperson had encountered a bearwhile walking their dog in Oakridge.

Thebearshave not been sighted since, but officers, with assistance from a HAWCS helicopter, have continued the search.

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Owners of a security camera were surprised to see a mamma bear and her cub running through their yard as police searched for their whereabouts in Calgary earlier this week.

Alberta Fish and Wildlifearealso on scene with tranquilizers and traps, police told CBCNews.

The area where the bears are believed to be has been contained, with parks and pathways being shutdown.

Specifically, police blocked off the two parking lots and trails at South Glenmore Park.

The type of bear is still unknown at this time, but Alberta Fish and Wildlifesays witnesses indicate it may be a grizzlybearwith a cub.

People in the areaare advised to be cautious andifthey do see a bear,tokeep their distance.

If residentsnotice a bear near their home or vehicle, they are urgedto stayinside until the animal hasleft the area, said police.

"We are asking residents in the area to make sure they look out a window into their yard before leaving their house to ensure the animals are not in their path,"police said in a news release Tuesday morning.

If you encounter a bear

According to theGovernment of Alberta, here are safety tips in case one does encounter a bear:

• Do not panicand quickly collect your children and pets and go indoors.

• Notify your nearest Fish and Wildlife office at 3100000 or 1-800-642-3800.

• Once the bear has left the area, remove anything from your property, like food sources,that might attract a bear. Ask your neighbours to do the same.
  
• Store garbage inbear-resistant and odour-proof containers or buildings. Only put out your garbage on the day it is going to be collected.

More information on bear safety can be found on the Government of Alberta website.