Black Bears are regular summertime visitors to Outer Banks
Naturally powerful swimmers, and with a large population living in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on the mainland, black bears are regular visitors to the Outer Banks in the summer. Kari Pugh, writing for OBX Today, gives the details.
“Bears are on the move this time of year, and one has been spotted again in Nags Head Woods Preserve, as well as Kill Devil Hills, the Town of Nags Head says.
“Our police department is receiving reports of a bear in Nags Head Woods, so if your property is near that area, please do the following: secure trash cans, do not leave pet or any other food outside and please never approach wild animals,” the town said in a Facebook post Saturday morning. “Let’s all do our part to encourage our mainland visitor (or visitors) to return home where it (or they) can be safe!”
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