BOYNE CITY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Residents in Charlevoix County are being asked to take precautions after officials say a black bear is roaming the area at night.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it’s received multiple reports of a black bear attacking chickens in Boyne City at night.
An attempt to capture the bear was unsuccessful.
Officials said the bear tries to avoid human contact but is still considered a threat.
The DNR recommends nearby residents remove food sources and place electric fences around chicken coops.