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While on patrol in the Pigeon River Country state forest, Sgt. Greg Drogowski responded to a complaint from two backpackers that two bears would not leave the area adjacent to their tent, even after yelling at them. They reported the bears were not aggressive, but were pacing back and forth, not leaving. While the backpackers were on their cell phone with 911 dispatch, Sgt. Drogowski was able to determine their location and instructed them to walk out to the road to his location, approximately one mile. The backpackers were concerned the bears were now in front of them on the hiking trail, and it was now after dark. After blowing the siren and encouraging them to continue, the hikers made it to the road and were transported back to their vehicle. They opted to stay in a motel for the night.
