SWS Demo
Alerts are informational only. Community reports may be delayed, incomplete, inaccurate, or absent. Always use independent judgment and follow local wildlife guidance.
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Select the animal you encountered for general response guidance, then deeper safety considerations. Wildlife behavior is unpredictable, and these tips are educational only. They do not guarantee safety or replace emergency services, park staff, local wildlife authorities, or professional medical advice.
These items are commonly carried by some hikers and runners. Availability, legality, and usefulness vary by location and by how well you know how to use them. They do not guarantee protection.
Sentinel Wildlife needs your location so you can view nearby community reports. Location helps with map distance and alert features, but the app does not verify every hazard or guarantee complete coverage. Tap the button below and hit Allow when your browser asks.
Sentinel Wildlife shows community-reported wildlife sightings near you, pinned right on the map. Reports can be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate, so tap any pin to review when it was reported before relying on it.
Tap "New Sighting" at any time to drop a pin wherever you spotted wildlife. Your report helps neighbors stay informed, but reports are community-submitted and should not be treated as official or complete hazard coverage.
Tap "Predator Safety Tips" anytime to see species-specific guidance and a gear checklist before heading outdoors. Use it as general reference only, not as a guarantee of safety or emergency instruction.
Go ahead and create a practice sighting Pick any animal, check a detection box, and tap Save. It'll disappear right after so you get the feel without leaving a real pin.
This is just for practice. Your practice sighting will disappear automatically. Nothing is saved.
More neighbors reporting sightings can help communities stay informed about wildlife activity. Share with your community.
Sentinel Wildlife: Community wildlife sightings and nearby report awareness. Community reports may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate. View sightings here:
The map shows community-reported wildlife sightings near you as icon pins. Each icon represents the animal species that was reported. Tap any pin for details, including when it was reported, because reports can be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate.
Tap the red New Sighting button at the bottom of the screen. The app will use your current location as the pin location. Submit only information you reasonably believe is accurate.
Tap the stats card at the bottom of the map (showing "Last reported" and "Closest") to open the Nearby Sightings panel.
Tap Predator Safety Tips in the top banner to open species-specific guidance. Select the animal you encountered from the dropdown. This content is general reference material only.
Tap the bell icon to open Notification Settings. Enable alerts to receive a push notification when a new sighting is reported within your chosen radius. Alerts are based on community submissions and may be delayed, incomplete, inaccurate, or absent.
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