NEW: Woman Fights to Keep Bear Out of Car at Narragansett's Camp Varnum

NEW: Woman Fights to Keep Bear Out of Car at Narragansett's Camp Varnum

The Animal Control Division of the Narragansett Police Department on Tuesday issued a warning of an up-close bear sighting -- and posted photos of the incident. 

The division, which is responsible for enforcing local ordinance and state laws regarding animals and animal husbandry, posted the following to Facebook. 

These were taken this afternoon in a yard near Camp Varnum. The caller is safe! Thankfully she was able to secure herself in her vehicle after the bear opened the car door and she fought to shut it from inside 

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Black bears can run as fast as around 30 mph. Yes, it's "cool", but it is a bear, a wild animal. If sighted please secure yourself as quickly as possible!

According to its website, the primary goals of Animal Control are to educate the citizenry of the Town of Narragansett with the importance of responsible pet ownership, rabies awareness, control of the feral cat population and to have effective enforcement by means of dialogue, education, or by more serious matters through citation or animal impoundment.