Bear Visits University of Montana Campus, Follows Student

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A bear wandered onto the University of Montana campus and followed a student for a short time Tuesday morning. (Photo by Pixabay.com)

Police at the University of Montana in Missoula issued an alert Tuesday morning to warn students and faculty of a bear wandering the campus.

The University of Montana Police Department’s alert, sent at 5:09 AM, revealed the bear was first spotted near a bike rack outside Craig Hall.

Police said the bear had followed a student for a short time, but did not act aggressively during the encounter.

Officers located the bear near the Elrod, Craig, Duniway Courtyard and asked all students, faculty and members of the public to steer clear of the area until the bear can be removed from campus.

Anyone who sees a bear on campus is asked to contact UMPD at [phone] or call 9-1-1.

Missoula is west of the state capital, Helena.


Source:

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2024/10/15/University-of-Montana-bear-campus/7131729023551/

[sinkingfeeling]

1. Just trying to get a good education.

[C0RI0LANUS]

2. Either a good education or a delicious pick-a-nick basket!

[mjvpi]

3. You will see some beautiful animals this time of year around Missoula.

They are fat and happy getting ready for the winter. Black bears are all about food.

[dem4decades]

4. 20,000 calories a day ain't easy when you're eating berries.

[C0RI0LANUS]

7. Like my cats used to be! All about eating and sleeping.

[AKwannabe]

5. They are the GRIZZ!

Mascot…

[C0RI0LANUS]

6. 20,000 calories per day? Wow.

And I trust the campus authorities won't panic and hurt one of Mother Nature's finest creations.

[tanyev]

8. He's just looking for some Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappucinos

to meet his calorie needs.