The B.C. Conservation Service says it killed a sow black bear in Golden Ears Provincial Park after it was seen displaying aggressive behaviour.
Late on Thursday, BC Parks employees called officers to the park in Maple Ridge.
They said the bear had an “extensive conflict history” in the park and showed no fear of people. The bear had also reportedly broken into numerous vehicles to access food and entered a tent and multiple campsites to get to food.
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The bear had two cubs, which were captured on Thursday, tranquilized and assessed.
The cubs were transported to Critter Care Wildlife Society in Langley.
“We recognize this incident and response may be distressing for people. Dispatching any bear is not the outcome we want,” Insp. Simon Gravel with the Conservation Officer Service said in an online statement.
“This bear learned to associate people with food and its behaviour was escalating. All options were exhausted and unfortunately, dispatching was the only outcome to keep people safe.”
what a lack of professionalism, what a disgrace :(
Very poor decision from the officers to kill Muter when she has 2 Cups. Relocation is not in the Brain 🥵
That is only what they can do. Scheme for the officer.To relocate the all would be smart, but they don’t care, it will be too expensive for the office. Stupid example!!
When you report it to CO they will come and kill it.
to concerned !!! Outraged! This senior has heard over the years same old story. It is evident B.C. Wildlife ‘trigger-happy’ with no discussion, no common sense discussion, or report, seems to take place. – ?aggressive? Then again, if you say so. – Fail Grade, signed, disheartened, playing prayer for this lovely wildlife who is no more roaming the land with cubs, poor things, on guitar – MAID MARY
I agree with earlier comment. The people that cause the issue should be severely penalized. A $2,000 fine, really? That’s barely a penalty Also I find CO’s are way too quick to pull the trigger. Which is why I will never report the bear that frequently cuts through my yard . I live in bear smart community and there is no reason to kill a mama. You’ve signed a death warrant for the cubs. I give Bc CO’s. A failing grade !
How about they euthanize the people leaving bear attractants out. Bc parks have no teeth and will never fine people because the cost of people fighting the tickets. To many privileged idiots coming into my local park.