Police search for bear near Jenkins High School
Channel: Mountain Top News
Date: 12/08/2016

Police in Jenkins responded to a report of a bear near Jenkins High School Monday afternoon.

The black bear was spotted by EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson as it crossed Ky. Highway 3086 near the entrance to the Little Shepherd Amphitheater. The bear was moving toward the school.

Jenkins Police Chief James Stephens responded but was unable to locate the animal. He took the opportunity, however, to give some advice about what to do when faced with coming into contact with a bear, including making loud noises and yelling to scare the bear away.

Staff at Jenkins High School said bears have been spotted in the past behind the school in the garbage dumpster.