With the uptick in bear break-ins and run-ins, a Cornwall dog made the newspaper after he was attacked by a bear recently. To read the article, click the link here: Cornwall dog maimed by bear | The Lakeville Journal
The State of Connecticut DEEP has many resources on living with Black Bears and information on reporting bear sightings – which can be found by clicking the link here: Living with Black Bears (ct.gov)
For bear-related emergencies, please call DEEP’s 24-hour Dispatch Center at 860-424-3333 or call 911.
We also encourage anyone with bear-related emergencies to contact the First Selectmen’s office with information pertaining to the incident, including photos/video if available.
