05/28/2026
PSA…….This is another species of wildlife visiting our island.
Please don’t feed or harm it!
Black bears diet consist of 80-85% vegetation and only 10-15 % animal protein.
You can stand your ground, however I wouldn’t recommend that! Usually they are just as afraid of us.
Leave it alone and it’ll be on its way. I suspect he swam over on low tide which is not uncommon.
Hopefully he’ll find his way back across and into the Croatan.
As a resident of some 60 plus years. Black bears have always lived here but are quickly losing their home as forest decrease.
Please be kind and don’t harm it! If in doubt call the NC Wildlife.919-707-0047