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Eastern Iowans warned over roaming black bear

Eastern Iowans warned over roaming black bear
We do not have to automatically um live in fear that this bear might be lurking around it. It's really not shown any aggression whatsoever towards people, Children, pets, anything. Um he's really just kind of rumbling around looking for food.
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Eastern Iowans warned over roaming black bear
Dubuque and other eastern Iowa towns are warning residents to be bear aware this Memorial Day weekend.A black bear has been seen roaming through northeast Dubuque since the beginning of the month. The bear has reportedly focused on eating seeds, pet food and garbage.Now the Winneshiek County town of Hesper has also spotted a black bear.The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recommends bringing in the garbage and keeping garages and sheds shut to keep bears away. DNR officials also say residents should not approach the bear.Other headlines:

Dubuque and other eastern Iowa towns are warning residents to be bear aware this Memorial Day weekend.

A black bear has been seen roaming through northeast Dubuque since the beginning of the month.

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The bear has reportedly focused on eating seeds, pet food and garbage.

Now the Winneshiek County town of Hesper has also spotted a black bear.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recommends bringing in the garbage and keeping garages and sheds shut to keep bears away.

DNR officials also say residents should not approach the bear.

Other headlines: