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Goat hunters charged by griz
A group of goat hunters were charged by a grizzly bear on Heiko’s Trail (shown in map above) about two kilometres west of the caves, and 750 metres off the trail on Saturday.
The group had legally shot a goat and was packing up the meat when the grizzly bear charged at them, WildSafeBC Elk Valley reported Oct. 5.
“The grizzly was shot in self defence. Please use caution if choosing to hike Heiko’s Trail; dead goat and grizzly just off the trail,” WildSafeBC noted in a wildlife sighting update, concluding below.
Fernie
Bears reported in Ridgemont, throughout the Annex, Alpine trail, Annex Park, Coal Creek boat launch, Cemetery bypass and Mad Cow trails.
Sparwood
Bears reported in Sparwood Heights, Buckthorne Place and Mountainview Mobile Home Park.
Elkford
Bears reported on Minto Crescent, Alpine Way, Balmer Crescent, Cassidy Crescent.
Be prepared and expect to encounter bears anytime, anyplace.
At home: Bear proof your property: lock up the garbage, clean up the fruit, feed pets indoors, keep pets indoors at night and get rid of anything that might attract bears to your property. Encourage and help your neighbours do the same. Report offenders to your local bylaw officer.
In town or on the trails: Travel in groups, stay on the trail and in well-lit areas and make noise to warn bears of your presence. If you encounter a bear, remain calm, identify yourself as human with a calm voice, back away slowly and leave the bear an escape route.
We live in wildlife habitat. Be aware of your surroundings and respectful of the environment. Never approach or feed wildlife.
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