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Global News
2 days ago
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Texada Islanders want wayward grizzly bear relocated, province says it's a danger
Some Texada Island residents are hoping that a lone grizzly bear that recently swam to the island can be safely transported back to where it came from. Officials issued a warning late last month after the bear swam to the island from the nearby Powell River area. Locals told Global News the bear, affectionately known as Tex, hasn't caused any issues, and are calling for the province to step in and help relocate it. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy But the B.C. Conservation Officer Service says the bear, which has been previously tagged, has become a hazard. 'The bear poses a serious threat to public safety — and due to recent conflict history — human-wildlife conflict response guidelines will be followed,' the agency said in a statement. Residents say efforts to privately fund the bear's move have also been met with resistance from the province. Story continues below advertisement 'The cost is not the issue,' bear advocate Ellie Lamb told Global News. 'We're able to do this. It's just getting the signage and the sanction by the government to be able to do the translocation. There's areas where this bear would be better suited at this time.' The province says the bear has already been relocated twice last year.
Global News
03-05-2025
- Global News
Search underway for 3 orphaned cubs after bear killed in Whistler for biting woman
Wildlife officials are desperately working to locate a trio of orphaned bear cubs in Whistler, after their mother was put down for attacking a dog walker earlier this week. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) said the mother bear was killed after it knocked a woman down and bit her in the Kadenwood neighbourhood on Monday evening. On Tuesday, the BCCOS received reports from the same area about the cubs, which they now believe belonged to the sow. Conservation officers searched the area but couldn't find the youngsters. 0:47 Woman walking dog attacked by black bear in Whistler neighbourhood That has bear advocate Ellie Lamb concerned, given the animals are likely still unable to feed themselves. Story continues below advertisement 'Their health is waning because they are on mother's milk, they haven't eaten anything solid … they may chew on some grass a little bit, but nothing that's going to get them by,' she said. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'It's very serious about getting them picked up. Five days would be pushing it, if they could survive.' Along with starvation concerns, Lamb said there are a variety of predators in the area, including cougars and coyotes. Conservation Officer Darragh Carroll said officers have been in the area looking for the cubs since they were reported. 2:04 Rewilded bear cubs being tracked in new project 'We've had a number of officers out on the ground, including conservation officers and our new wildlife safety response officer we have stationed in Whistler… we've also set out a live trap in the area,' he said. Story continues below advertisement 'We are still working on it, we're going to do everything we can.' If officers can locate the cubs, they will be captured and assessed as candidates for rehabilitation. The BCCOS is also asking the public to keep their eye out for the cubs and to call 1-877-952-7277 if they see them. People are also being reminded to keep their distance and not to interfere with the animals.
