Bear Sighting Near Central Cross-Island Highway Temporary Road Prompts Warning

Motorists are advised to exercise caution as a black bear has been sighted near the Zhile Creek area along the temporary road of the Central Cross-Island Highway. The sighting occurred in a location where Taipower's Dajia River power plant is undertaking construction work.

Personnel from the Forestry and Nature Conservation Administration's Taichung Branch confirmed the report. They stated that construction workers at the Taipower site first observed the bear earlier this month. The area where the bear was seen is adjacent to the provincial highway No. 8, section 37, a temporary road that serves as a vital route.

In response to the sighting, the administration is issuing a public advisory. The warning urges travelers to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings when passing through the Zhile Creek vicinity. The presence of wildlife, particularly bears, in areas frequented by humans necessitates increased safety measures and public awareness to prevent potential encounters.