A black bear was euthanized by the COS on Wednesday, November 13, due to the risk to public safety. The bear had a history of entering confined places to obtain food rewards, including repeated attempts to access multiple homes and vehicles in Whistler Creek.

Residents and businesses are reminded that bears are currently in a state of hyperphagia and will find any opportunity to gain access to food. Once they have gained access to an unnatural food source, they are likely to return to the same place to attempt to obtain the food reward again.

To protect both bears and humans, lock sliding doors, ensure food and food packaging end up in secure trash bins, and even if a bear seems ok with your presence, remain at a distance to allow the bear to avoid you. Please report bear conflicts to the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1-877-952-7277