Mammoth Lakes Police Department:

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 Motorists Urged to Use Caution

The Deer are Migrating in Full Force

deer-1.jpgThe Mammoth Lakes Police Department would like to caution motorists to be extra alert for migrating deer on Highway 395 and Highway 203.  Large numbers of deer are on the move at this time of year and they pose a real threat to motorists.  Serious injuries or death can occur if you strike a deer at highway speeds.  Evidence of multiple vehicle versus deer encounters is visible while traveling on Hwy 395.

bears-3.jpgThe bears are also out of hibernation and are active in and around Mammoth Lakes.  The public is cautioned against feeding bears.  Well meaning people sometimes feel they are doing the right thing by putting food out for the bears.  Just the opposite is true.  When bears become reliant on food sources provided by humans, they stop looking for natural food sources and become problem bears.  The Town’s Wildlife Specialist, Steve Searles, and MLPD officers are trained and equip to condition bears to avoid human food sources.  Their efforts are thwarted by people feeding bears, and that can end in tragic results for the bear.

Please help to keep our bear population healthy and safe.  Enjoy their presence, but don’t intentionally feed them, never leave food in a vehicle, and always lock or secure trash dumpsters.

 

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