Police in Butler County are warning the community of a female bear and her cubs.
The Penn Township Police Department says they’re aware of the bear and her three cubs within the community.
They are urging residents to be mindful of their pets and ask that they bring their garbage cans and bird feeders inside.
A woman was attacked by a black bear near her house in early March after she let her dog outside.
The incident happened in her backyard. She survived the attack and the bear was euthanized by the PA Game Commission after it became aggressive.
Three cubs were tranquilized and taken to a wooded part of the state.
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Black bear attacks are extremely rare in Pennsylvania but do happen from time to time.
If you encounter a bear here are some tips, though be aware that every encounter is different.
Alert the bear: Make loud noises
Get back: back away slowly if you are near a bear, never taking your eyes off the animal
Stay calm: Don’t make any sudden movements as you back away
Stay alert: Bears will use their senses to detect who you are, if they stand up or move closer to detect orders, once it recognized you’re a human, it will likely leave. If the bear continues to approach you, wave your arms wildly and make loud noises.
Fight back: If a bear does attack you, fight back using “rocks, sticks, binoculars and even their bare hands.”