10/08/2021
Bear reporting - eyes peeled.
Hi Hampstead residents, This morning someone noticed one of their alpaca missing. Later today, the alpaca was found deceased and was a victim of a predator attack. This incident took place not far from Emerson Ave, and the homeowners property also abutts Sandown.
Back at the alpacas home there was lots of evidence that the alpaca had been taken by a large bear.
Animal control and fish and game are both aware.
We kindly ask that people stay alert, secure things like trash barrels, clean their grills and grill drip pans, and take down bird feeders.
For those with livestock and poultry, please secure your animals in their coops, barns, etc at night and remove any feed.
Those with livestock, poultry, and bees it's highly recommended to use electric fencing around your hives, coops, and animal pens.
Please note, animal control does not monitor facebook or messenger and the best way to reach animal control is through the police department dispatch at (603) 329-5700