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Grizzly and black bear sightings around Elk Valley
WildSafeBC Elk Valley Oct. 9 reports a variety of bear sightings around the valley, including a grizzly bear feeding on a carcass on Lower Elk Valley Road by the Whispering Winds Mobile Home Park near Sparwood.
“Do not stop in your vehicle or approach this grizzly bear defending a carcass,”WildSafeBC advised.
There have been grizzly and black bears reported throughout the Elk Valley and South Country.
In Grasmere: grizzly and cub accessing fruit trees and causing property damage.
Elko: black bear reported clawing at a window ay a home on Combi Street.
Fernie: black bears reported all over town feeding on apple trees in back yards, getting into garbage left outdoors between collection days and travelling through parks in broad daylight.
We live in bear country, thank you for preventing human/wildlife conflict at home, in our parks, trails and in the backcountry.
For more information on grizzly bear safety.
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