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Global News
14-06-2025
- Global News
Black bear killed after attacking woman in Maple Ridge backyard
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says it had to kill a black bear after the sow seriously injured a woman in her Maple Ridge backyard. The attack happened Thursday night at a home near 222 Street and Abernathy Way. Conservation officers say the bear swiped the woman on the side of the face, leaving her with serious facial lacerations. 0:25 Woman attacked by black bear in Anmore The woman was treated in hospital and is recovering. Story continues below advertisement Conservation officers are now trying to locate the bear's two cubs. 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 Anyone who sees the orphaned animals is asked to call the B.C. Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line at 1-877-952-7277
Global News
27-05-2025
- General
- Global News
Warning issued after lone grizzly bear spotted on Texada Island
Officials are warning the public after a grizzly bear was seen on Texada Island. In a public notice posted Monday, the qathet Regional District said the adult male bear, which has a yellow ear tag, had made its way to the island after spending about a week in the Powell River area. The bear was first spotted in the Pocahontas Bay area over the weekend. 5:14 New bear approach for conservation officers Grizzly bears are known to be excellent swimmers. Last summer, a grizzly sow was spotted with cubs on Vancouver Island after presumably swimming from the mainland. Story continues below advertisement The regional district is urging Texada Island residents to be bear aware, and to take steps to ensure there are no attractants including food or trash on their properties. 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 added that the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) is monitoring the situation and will respond if necessary. Bear sightings should be reported to the BCCOS Report All Poachers and Polluters line at 1-877-952-7277.
