For years, the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) has denied that there were bears in the area.  And even videos of the animals were dismissed with skepticism.  Then last fall, one was hit and killed on the expressway in Grand Rapids.

Just last night, a bear was spotted and videotaped in Greenville.  The DNR was called but again, I guess they were skeptical as they were not prepared to deal with the animal.  After several attempts to scare it off, they decided to tranquilize it.

Unfortunately, they didn’t have the equipment that they needed and so they left to get it.  The bear, on the other hand, got tired of waiting for the DNR to return and decided just to leave.

So, now we still have a bear loose in the area but the DNR is offering advice on what to do if you should happen to encounter the animal.

Well OK!  I know that I feel better.