A Markham taxi driver...confronted...by a black bear. And no... He didnt want a ride to the Loblaws Superstore. Mohammed Naim had just dropped off a passenger near a sod-farm on Highway-48, south of Elgin Mills. Mr.Naim became lost. Thats when he saw the bear. Naim called YorkRegional-Police, saying he couldn’t get out of his cab ...because there was a bear walking around it. Police arrived and found bear tracks surrounding Naims vehicle — but it took some time for officers to find the cab in the first place. The YRP-officers had to turn on the sirens and flash their lights so the cab driver could direct them to his vehicle. Officers then arranged a tow truck to pull the cab — and the Naim — to safety. And...Mr.Bear? He just wandered off into the woods. Naim said the incident was scary ...but after, he started laughing...” If you encounter a black bear, back away slowly and quietly. If the bear knows you’re there, raise your arms to show you’re human and make yourself as big as possible. And speak in a firm but non-threatening way as you walk away.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:22:24 +0000
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