Bear sighted in residential neighbourhood

Police have warned the public about a bear sighting in Vernon.

Mounties received multiple reports Friday, August 28, of a bear in and around the 2300-block of Pleasant Valley Road.

“The bear has not been reported as aggressive and it’s unknown if it is still in the area,” Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said in a release.

“Residents and anyone in the area is asked to be aware and to keep their distance and not approach or try  to interact with the animal if they see it.”