Nuisance bears reported in Cook County

There has been a spike in bear incidents within the county in recent weeks, with at least one nuisance bear being taken from the Gunflint Trail. WTIP News Intern Joe Friedrichs spoke with wildlife officials and Trail residents about the recent bear encounters in the region. Note: Bear baiting begins Saturday, Aug. 15.

(Photo by Ginnette Stacy of a bear investigating the garbage in the back of a pickup truck parked at Saganaga Lake boat landing)