Elk Valley Bear Aware has reported that the two white coloured female bear cubs that were relocated from Elkford last year have returned to the district.

“One of the ear tagged white bears has been seen on Aspen and Newgate Crescents last night and this morning,” Elk Valley Bear Aware reported today (Tuesday, August 20).

The bears were ear tagged and relocated north of Elkford as they had learned to feed on garbage, became bolder in their search for food and posed a threat to public safety.

“This is an example that relocation seldom works with bears. They will often return to their home territory or become problem animals in other communities.
Let’s work together to keep these bears wild and our community safe by keeping garbage in a shed, garage or indoors until collection day,” Bear Aware noted on its web page.

The district of Elkford has bear resistant residential containers that are available to residents who don’t have a shed or garage and who live in areas with bear activity.

Please contact the District of Elkford to obtain one.

For more information on wildlife safety go to https://www.wildsafebc.com .

White bear photo by Kristy Anonson/Elk Valley Bear Aware

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