SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Black bears have been spotted in South Dakota this week.
According to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department, there’s been two confirmed black bear sightings.
A viewer sent KELOLAND News video of a black bear at Pelican Lake, which is located just southwest of Watertown. You can see a dog barking at the bear in the video above.
“Individuals are encouraged to keep their pets indoors/under supervision, remind children to be aware of their surroundings and never approach a bear, and to put away food items such as garbage, bird seed, or other potential outdoor food sources,” the GFP said in a social media post. “The bears are likely to leave the area soon, and sightings will decrease as the weather warms. For more information on how to be bear safe visit.”
