Rain may explain more bears raiding NC picnic baskets, trash
CHARLOTTE — This summer’s persistent, heavy rains may be the reason behind increased bear sightings in the North Carolina mountains.The Charlotte Observer reports North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologist Mike Carraway says pounding rains that have flooded parts of the mountains in recent weeks have delayed berries and other bear food from ripening.Bears searching neighborhoods for food inside cars and trash bins have been captured on video and […]
