Elk Valley RCMP and BC Conservation Officers are currently dealing with a wounded grizzly bear in the Highline Drive area of Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR).

Police and COs are requesting that residents of the area stay in their homes and the general public avoid the area until which time the bear is located.

Elk Valley RCMP Cpl. Bob Wright explained that police received reports of two bears that appeared to be starving and had attempted to gain entry into at least two homes while the residents were inside.

Conservation Officers and RCMP were forced to euthanize the bears; however, one is unaccounted for and believed injured with a gun shot wound.

“COS is continuing its efforts to locate the bear, should any member of the public locate the bear which is believed to be in the area of the Fernie ski resort; do not approach and call 911,” Wright said.

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