Police in Surrey are keeping an eye on a bear wandering around in a Newton neighbourhood this Friday afternoon.
"It's confirmed, officers are monitoring the area where the bear was sighted," Surrey RCMP Cpl. Sarbjit Sarbjit Sangha told the Now-Leader at 1:30 p.m. "So we're just going to send a quick media release out to let the public know, that is in the area, to stay away from the bear. Pretty much leave him alone.
"I'm not sure of the size of the bear," she said. "So far so good, it's just been wandering around."
It was seen near Frank Hurt Secondary School, located near 140 Street and 77 Avenue. Police also responded to numerous calls shortly before noon of it being spotted in a ravine near 141 Street and 76 Avenue. Police say British Columbia Conservation Services are also monitoring the situation.
