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Dubuque Council Tackles Bear Safety Amid Rising Sightings

5/3/2025

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As bear sightings surge in residential areas, the Dubuque City Council in Iowa is set to address a crucial ordinance on Monday. This measure aims to ban feeding and harassing bears, urging residents to eliminate attractants like bird feeders when asked. Officials warn that bears accustomed to human interaction could pose serious safety threats and may face euthanasia.

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As bear sightings surge in residential areas, the Dubuque City Council in Iowa is set to address a crucial ordinance on Monday. This measure aims to ban feeding and harassing bears, urging residents to eliminate attractants like bird feeders when asked. Officials warn that bears accustomed to human interaction could pose serious safety threats and may face euthanasia.