Community Notice: Wild Animal Activity

08/19/2008

The Animal Protection and Kahnaw�:ke Conservation Units of the Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke are advising community members to be aware of wild animal activity in the wooded and less-populated areas of Kahnaw�:ke.

Over the past few days many residents have reported incidents to the Animal Protection Unit regarding such activity. One reported seeing a bear in the area of Route 207.

�This notice is being sent as reminder to community members to avoid approaching wild animals, and to remain extra vigilant when in wooded areas,� said Director of Community Protection Terry Diabo. �We would like to remind everyone that wild animals may look unthreatening but should always be considered as potentially dangerous. They can attack when they feel threatened or provoked.�

The Animal Protection Unit and the Kahnaw�:ke Conservation Department will increase patrols in these areas.

For more information or to report wild animal activity, please contact the Animal Protection Unit or the Kahnaw�:ke Conservation Department at 450-632-0635 or, in case of emergency, the Kahnaw�:ke Peacekeepers at 450-632-6505.