As reported in today's Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.

A call came into the Haines Police Department:

• A tourist advised there were bears running loose near the Chilkoot River Bridge.
Caller: Hi, I am visiting from (out of state) and we drove out towards Chilkoot and when we went over the bridge … I just wanted to report that there were some bears there … running around loose.
Dispatch: Welcome to Haines.
Caller: Oh, is that normal?
Dispatch: That’s where they live … Now, if they are threatening anybody or if you don’t feel safe, please feel free to call back. Otherwise, just enjoy the wildlife.


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