A bear seen strolling around Coldstream is expected to cozy back up into hibernation.
鈥淚t鈥檚 kind of odd that it鈥檚 out of its den, but not uncommon,鈥� Vernon Conservation Officer Mike Richardson said.
鈥淚t鈥檚 probably been disturbed and it鈥檚 out on a little walkabout.鈥�
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When bears do surface in the winter, Richardson said they鈥檙e pretty groggy and will find their way back to their hideout.
鈥淯sually they鈥檒l go back in their dens especially when its cold like this.鈥�
In fact, most wildlife have been sparse with the recent cold snap.
鈥淭hey just kind of cuddle up,鈥� Richardson said.
A couple coyotes were spotted near Harwood Elementary Tuesday afternoon.
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But other wildlife remains at bay.
鈥淐ougars have been behaving themselves, thankfully,鈥� Richardson said.
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