Drivers urged to remain vigilant as bears, other critters begin to traverse Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - With critters on the move for the summer, even in the Kansas City area, Missouri conservationists have urged drivers to be on the lookout.
The Missouri Department of Conservation says that animals from turtles to black bears are currently on the move, and that includes crossing area roadways. Drivers have been urged to remain vigilant as they traverse state roadways.
Unfortunately, State Troopers said a young male black bear recently fell victim to a vehicle in Howell County as he attempted to cross the roadway at night. The driver was okay and ed area law enforcement, who responded immediately.
Missourians have been reminded to never approach a wounded bear or other large wildlife. Instead, they should local conservation or law enforcement agents to report the incident.
The news comes as multiple black bear sightings have been received in the City of Grandview. Conservationists noted that bears are not typically a danger to the public unless they are provoked.
The City of Grandview told KCTV5 on Thursday that a bear who recently made its way to the area had been spotted at four separate places. An early-morning report that the bear had been hit by a semi-truck was found to be false, as a photo of him from later in the day showed him to be walking healthy.
Those in the metro have now been asked to not leave any food or trash outside, lock any dumpsters if possible, and not to leave pets alone outside. Lastly, anyone who sees a bear in any incorporated part of Missouri should call 911 immediately so that conservation agents may be ed.
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