Bear spotted near campsite at state park, Maquoketa IA


A camper at Maquoketa Caves State Park reported a bear outside his tent. The bear growled, knocked over coolers, and moved around the campsite. The camper was advised on safety near his vehicle. Emergency responders tried to locate the exact campsite within the park. No injuries or crime were reported.
Audio|Source: Maquoketa Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I'm on 911 with no subject that's whispering.
00:03
He's at the Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground site, and he believes there's a bear outside of tent.
00:07
Are you talking about the one further south of town? I'll pick this camp site that the one right outside of town.
00:14
Maquoketa Caves State Park, Camp, Ground Site, is what he said.
00:17
496, are you 10,000? That's the time.
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396, 4923. Go ahead for seconds.
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He's in sight duty at the Maquoketa Caves State Park, and he was pinging up in the park area.
00:32
There should be a white Honda Pilot out there.
00:34
There's so far there in this time stating a lot of snarling and growling.
00:38
Knocked over coolers, a lot of rummaging around.
00:41
He's one of the advice.
00:42
He's got a white Honda Pilot, whether they should lose the type and get into the vehicle or what.
00:47
As a morning are out there.
00:48
Well, driver, I'm in time.
00:49
Make sure there's nothing there before they get out.
00:51
We're going to do with the Dias Unit Campground if that helps.
00:54
That does help.
00:58
Ten floor. They just ping going on the RFS.
01:01
So it's showing them at the Dias State Park.
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10-4, they're up.
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The rapid S.L.S.
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Location mentioned:
Maquoketa Caves State Park, 9688 Caves Rd, Maquoketa, IA 52060
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