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Asheville bear break-in prompts warnings to secure food

Original: Asheville bear break-in shows why wildlife officials urge residents to secure food

A bear broke into a home in Asheville, North Carolina, in an incident wildlife officials say illustrates why residents must secure food sources. Officials are reminding people to lock trash cans, remove bird feeders and avoid leaving food outside, as bears seeking easy meals increasingly venture into residential neighborhoods.

Why now: The bear break-in is a fresh local reminder of wildlife officials' warnings about securing food in bear country.

AshevilleWLOSNorth Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

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