DNR Urges Gawkers To Stay Away From Bear

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is warning people to steer clear of a black bear that is now near Davenport. More than 100 people in dozens of vehicles gathered near the animal as it lumbered through Jackson, Clinton and Scott counties this week. This may be the same black bear that was roaming through Southwest Wisconsin earlier. Some people are venturing within 30 feet of the bear to capture pictures while others have been flying over it with drones. That behavior is unacceptable and officials say it increases the odds for a traffic accident. And it also increases the odds for there to be a conflict between the bear and people, which could lead to a dangerous situation.