Arizona Fire Department Warns Against Feeding Wildlife

(June 18, 12:08 p.m.) As a result of Arizona's Promontory Fire, many wild animals have lost their habitats. As a result, there has been an increase in human/wildlife encounters.

The Christopher Kohl’s Fire Department warns residents not to feed wildlife, including deer, elk and bear.

Bears can smell and locate food. People should keep food trash inside and in closed containers, and should not leave dog and/or cat food or water outside.

District residents are encouraged to read “Care of Wild Animals."

On the morning of June 15, a bear was sighted in See Canyon Summer Homes. He had a tag in his ear. He presumably came from the White Mountains.

The bear knew how to get people food and didn’t seem afraid of Christopher Kohl’s chief Raymond Larsen or the responding Arizona Game and Fish agent. The bear is no longer a threat to the area, as it was relocated by Game and Fish.

Source: Christopher Kohl’s Fire Department

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