RCMP in St. Anthony are warning the public of polar bear sightings in the area of Goose Cove.
Paula Talbot of the nearby community of Conche had a close encounter with one of the creatures early Sunday morning, when she was shocked to see a bear pushing on her front door. The huge animal eventually went on its way, but not before striking fear in Talbot’s household.
RCMP believe that the bear recently spotted in Goose Cove has gone back out on the ice, but they’re asking area residents to keep a safe distance if they see a bear and to report any sightings to police at 454-3543 , or provincial wildlife officials at 457-2300.