The municipality of Middlesex Centre says there has been a black bear sighting near Denfield.
The municipality sent out Tweets on Monday advising the public to report any sightings to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Foresty.
A woman was startled a few days ago on a rural road north of Denfield by an animal with a distinct walk.
"As I was walking down the road I seen this black, four-legged thing. It was bouncing towards me. When I clapped my hands and made a noise it kind of took off sideways into the bush," says Bev Laframboise.
She took a photo of a bear that was rather blurry.
Middlesex Centre staff say not to approach a bear but call to alert the appropriate authorities.
The number to call for any non-emergency encounters is 1-866-514-2327.
If there is an emergency involving a bear, the public is asked to call 911.
