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ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) -- As Helene recovery efforts collide with the time of year when bear sightings increase, NC Wildlife said they are assessing how Helene impacted local wildlife.
NC Wildlife officials said it is important to remember that bears are always more active during the fall, as they are eating 23 out of 24 hours a day to prepare for hibernation.
"On top of this normal busy season, we had a hurricane come through, and so a lot of people are off their normal schedules," said Ashley Hobbs, a wildlife special projects biologist for NC Wildlife.
Being more active means an increased possibility of more bears getting into trash and bird feeders.
NC Wildlife officials said the "best thing" residents can do is to "make sure their garbage is secure and to keep their pets on a leash."
