Melinda Lebarron remains in critical condition after being attacked by a bear after her dog ran toward the bear’s cubs, according to a Pennsylvania State Game Commission press release.

The game commission still is attempting to track down the bear.

Officers have set two live traps near Lebarron’s Muncy Creek Township home where the attack occurred, and a team of tracking dogs set out on Friday morning with the bear’s scent to locate it, according to the press release.

The game commission added that wardens are going door-to-door in the area and informing local residents about the attack and educating them on measures they can take to deter bears from venturing on to their properties.

Game wardens would like to remind the public that it is unlawful to feed bears, and that items like garbage or birdseed left outside can attract bears near a home, the press release states.

“In canvasing the homes in the area, our officers are making sure residents are aware of the law that prohibits the feeding of bears, and otherwise doing what they can to ensure their safety. While black bear sightings are relatively common, and in most cases there’s no need to report seeing a bear, we are asking neighbors for the time being to report any black bears they see because we’re looking for the bear that caused this attack,” said David Mitchell, director of the game commission’s Northeast Region.

“Pennsylvania has a large bear population — about 20,000 animals. It’s not unusual for bears to occur in residential areas, and interactions between people and bears occur regularly, typically without incident,” said black bear biologist Mark Ternent.

The Game Commission’s Northcentral Region can be reached by phone at 570-398-4744.

“The Pennsylvania Game Commission extends its full concern and sympathy to the victim of this attack, and her family, as we continue to respond to the incident,” game commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans said.