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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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Black Bear Confirmed Spotted in Jackson County, Officials Offer Safety Tips

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Black Bear Carbondale

The Hickory Ridge Public Gulf Course  on Sunday, July 21 that the bear was seen on its course.

 Joe Cheatwood

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. -- A black bear has been spotted in Jackson County and local officials want you to be prepared if you encounter it.

The Jackson County Animal and Rabies Control (JCARC) announced on Monday morning there has been a confirmed sighting of a black bear.

This comes after multiple reports of a black bear sighting starting in Carrier Mills on July 11, to multiple reports of black bear sightings last week in Williamson County.

A Marion Police Officer spotted a black bear near Marion, Illinois on 7.19.24.

The JCARC alerted the public and shared some tips on what to do if you encounter one...

  • Do Not Run.
  • Do not surprise the bear. Make noise to ensure that the bear is aware of your presence.
  • A black bear is not likely to attack a person unless it feels trapped or provoked.
  • Respect the bear’s space, and do not approach the animal. If the bear sees you, stand your ground; look as large as possible by standing up straight and putting your arms up in the air and slowly back away.
  • If possible, go inside a building or get into a vehicle. A bear may swat at the ground or surrounding vegetation, lunge toward you, vocalize, blow air out of its mouth, or pop its jaws. These defensive behaviors are used to warn you to move away.
  • Slowly back away from the bear. Perceived aggressive behavior will cause the bear to move towards you quickly.
  • If you have food with you, drop the food, and keep moving away from the bear.
  • If a black bear makes contact with you, always try to fight it off. 
  • Do not play dead.

Video from Kory Fann and Lindsey Williams.

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