The bear is here, not in the stock market, but in the backyard

The bear is here, not in the stock market, in the backyard (Alberta Times) The Bradleys, who live in Forest Lake, Coconino County, experienced a surprise last Friday. They...

The bear is coming, not in the stock market, but in the backyard (Alberta Times) The Bradleys, who live in Lake Forest, Coconino County, experienced a surprise last Friday when they saw a brown bear in their backyard. Sue and Buster have lived in the area for more than ten years and this was the first time they saw a bear. "The bear was as big as my daughter's dog," Mrs. Bradley said. "It is estimated to be about 250 pounds and looks to be three to four years old." Officials from the Alberta Recreation and Fisheries Division said that there have been several cases of bears approaching people's homes in recent days. They told the Bradleys that in the summer the forest was dry and lacked water and food, and many animals ventured to densely populated areas in search of food. People should not panic when encountering wild animals. As long as they do not attack them, wild animals will not attack humans. In addition, people living in the countryside should also be careful not to leave food in the open to avoid attracting animals. Lake Forest is a small community in Coconino County, located in the northern part of the state with zip code 85931.