Black Bear Sighting in Lakeview Terrace Area

Updated 7/18/25 - Additional content added. There was a black bear sighting in the Lakeview Terrace area of Keech Pond on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Black bear sighting in the Lake View Terrace area of Keech Pond - Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Bear sightings can be reported to DEM enforcement at (401) 222-3070. Here's some good information about coexisting with bears.

Be Bear SmartProtect Yourself – Protect our Wildlife

Below is some of the information found in this booklet.

Here are some simple suggestions on how you can be Wildlife Smart about black bears:

• Never approach or crowd a bear – watch it from a safe distance.

• Never feed a bear, whether intentionally or inadvertently – it’s unwise and unlawful if it creates a hazard to people and property.

• When walking, be aware of your surroundings, watch for signs that bears may be nearby, and carry deterrents.

• Keep dogs on a leash as they may provoke an attack.

• In wilderness areas, hike in a group, make noise, and carry bear deterrent spray where its easily accessible

Homeowners, cottagers and campers can discourage bears by handling food and garbage responsibly.

• Secure garbage where bears can’t access it, in a bear resistant container/building or with electric fencing.

• Clean garbage containers regularly with bleach or ammonia.

• Take garbage with you when you leave or ask a neighbor to put out your garbage just before pick-up.

• Don’t burn garbage.

• Don’t compost any food items outside.

• Remove all birdfeeders between April and November.

• Clean barbeques thoroughly after every use; don’t forget the grease trap.

• Feed pets and keep their food dishes indoors.

• Remove all fruit from your yard as it ripens.

• Be aware that odors from cooking, baking and composting can attract bears.