CALGARY – A black bear cub had to be put down after its mother was struck by a vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway earlier this month.
Parks Canada says the female black bear and one of her cubs were hit and killed near the Skunk Cabbage trail in Mount Revelstoke National Park on August 5.
The incident left behind one surviving cub that had to be put down, as it was only two months old and likely wouldn’t survive on its own according to officials at Parks Canada.
“Our staff followed standard protocol and took the humane action,” said Public Relations and Communications Officer Jacolyn Daniluck.
“It is always sad when this happens,” she added. “Parks Canada works hard to protect wildlife inside the national parks but a certain amount of wildlife mortality along transportation corridors is unavoidable.
Parks Canada is using the incident to remind motorists to pay special attention for wildlife when driving through national parks.
For more information on safety tips when visiting national parks, visit Parks Canada’s website.
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