CHARMING — AND DANGEROUS

CHARMING — AND DANGEROUS. Seeing wildlife such as this, a mother bear and her cubs, is considered a gift to many, especially those who have chosen to reside in a place where such animals thrive. This photo was taken by Polly English-Ramsay as she watched the mother and cubs investigate her neighbor's garbage Sunday evening, along State Park Road. She said her cat alerted her to the presence of the animals, who all ambled away soon after the picture was taken. As all residents know, a mother bear takes her parental responsibility seriously and can be very dangerous if she feels her cubs are being threatened, so staying at a safe distance is always strongly advised. "I feel blessed to live in an area of such beauty and with such an abundance of wildlife," English-Ramsay said.