Overview
- Police issued an alert after a bear was seen in Rocklin on Tuesday and was last reported in the Skyline area.
- Sightings were reported near Argonaut Avenue, Sweetwater Drive and Aitken Dairy Road before the animal was last seen on Skyline Drive.
- Rocklin officers told residents to give the bear space, keep pets on a leash, secure garbage and not to approach or feed the animal.
- Authorities notified the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and asked people to call 911 if the bear becomes aggressive; there are no public reports of attacks or capture.
- Bear incursions into suburban corridors happen when animals follow natural routes like the Dry Creek watershed or seek food, so officials say removing attractants can reduce repeat visits and may prompt a wildlife response if the animal persists.