Hit the black bear and run away! The Little Sacred Tree Trail in Daxue Mountain will be closed until 11/7. Here are 3 tips for preventing bears.

Formosan black bear spotted on Little Shenmu Trail. (Provided by Forestry and Conservation Department, Taichung Branch)

Watch out for bears! Visitors to the Daxueshan Forest Recreation Area discovered a Formosan black bear on the "Little Sacred Tree Trail" yesterday (4th) afternoon. The Little Sacred Tree Trail was temporarily closed and is expected to reopen on November 7.

The Taichung Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Department pointed out that tourists are requested to cooperate with the closure measures and refrain from entering the trail for the time being. During the closure period, forest rangers will conduct daily morning and evening inspections to monitor the situation on site. Set up 4G infrared automatic cameras to monitor black bear activities in real time. The public and accommodation tourists are reminded to pay attention to the surrounding environment and reduce the risk of human-bear encounters. Collect food and garbage properly to avoid attracting black bears. Travel in groups, carry bear bells and anti-bear spray, and sound the sound at the right time to avoid sudden close encounters with black bears.

The Taichung Branch of the Forestry and Conservation Department urges that if you encounter a black bear, do not scream, run, or get close to take pictures. You should stay calm and retreat slowly. The 35K Toll Station, 43K Visitor Center, and 49K Xiaoxueshan Information Station in the Daxueshan National Forest Recreation Area all provide free bear bell borrowing, and please cooperate with the trail closure measures.

The Little Sacred Tree Trail is temporarily closed. (Provided by Forestry and Conservation Department, Taichung Branch)