A black bear was rescued from the side of a Minnesota highway thanks to the help of a good Samaritan and a local law enforcement official. Deputy Damion Kosmosky, along with the good Samaritan, located the black bear cub on Highway 65 in Stanchfield Township before safely retrieving it. The juvenile bear was then moved to an area in the woods where its mother and another cub were waiting. The Isanti County Sheriff’s Office posted photographs of the rescue, showing Kosmosky holding the cub wrapped in a pink towel, with the mother bear and another cub waiting nearby.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that while this particular bear rescue ended positively, they do not recommend that residents handle wild animals. They also advised residents to be cautious as bear sightings continued to happen across the county. They asked residents to bring bird feeders inside and keep garbage contained and off the curb until garbage day to avoid attracting bears to populated areas. Residents in a Cambridge, Minnesota neighborhood reported seeing a black bear wandering near a lake, going up and down the streets, and digging through garbage cans for fruit, as reported by Fox 9 in Minneapolis.
After the bear rescue on the highway, the Isanti County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about handling wild animals and provided tips on how to prevent bear encounters. They recommended bringing bird feeders inside and securing garbage to prevent bears from being attracted to residential areas. Fox 9 in Minneapolis reported that a black bear was spotted wandering in a Cambridge, Minnesota neighborhood, looking for food in garbage cans and near a lake. The sheriff’s office reminded residents to take precautions to avoid potential encounters with bears, emphasizing the importance of coexisting safely with wildlife.
The incident of the bear being rescued from the highway highlighted the need for caution and awareness when encountering wild animals. Deputy Damion Kosmosky, along with a good Samaritan, safely retrieved the bear cub and reunited it with its mother and sibling in the woods. The Isanti County Sheriff’s Office shared photographs of the rescue to raise awareness about the importance of not handling wild animals. They also reminded residents to take steps to prevent bear encounters in their communities, such as bringing bird feeders inside and securing garbage to avoid attracting bears to residential areas.
As bear sightings continued to occur across Isanti County, residents were advised to remain vigilant and take precautions to prevent potential encounters with bears. The sheriff’s office recommended bringing bird feeders indoors and properly securing garbage to deter bears from searching for food in residential areas. The incident involving the black bear rescue served as a reminder to residents about the importance of coexisting safely with wildlife and avoiding direct contact with wild animals. By following these guidelines and staying informed about bear activity in the area, residents can help ensure both their safety and the well-being of local wildlife.
