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 workers known as officers to the park in Maple Ridge.
They stated the bear had an “intensive battle historical past” within the park and confirmed no worry of individuals. The bear had additionally reportedly damaged into quite a few autos to entry meals and entered a tent and a number of campsites to get to meals.
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The bear had two cubs, which have been captured on Thursday, tranquilized and assessed.
The cubs have been transported to Critter Care Wildlife Society in Langley.
“We acknowledge this incident and response could also be distressing for folks. Dispatching any bear just isn’t the end result we would like,” Insp. Simon Gravel with the Conservation Officer Service stated in an internet assertion.
“This bear discovered to affiliate folks with meals and its behaviour was escalating. All choices have been exhausted and sadly, dispatching was the one end result to maintain folks secure.”
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