Bear Sightings In Northern Neck

Officials are warning about an increase in bear sightings. The Rappahannock Record reports a Reedville resident discovered recently that his backyard had been disturbed with damage to trash cans plus a container holding grain was tipped over and grain spread all over the ground. Experts say it may be a pair of cubs. They say to keep trash cans covered and don’t leave food for pets and birds out in the open.