Wandering Bear has Port Edward residents on alert

Bears are making their way to hibernation, 
with reports this week of a bear in Port Edward
(photo not of Port Edward bear but
 from BC COS info campaign in September)

As the winter season gets closer, area bears it seems are making their way to favoured hibernation locations and over the last few days one in transit has been wandering around the Port Edward area.

Yesterday, the District raised the alert for residents, noting of the bear's roaming of the community, the District advising that the Conservation Officer Service of British Columbia has been notified of the situation.

The District is reminding residents of the need to eliminate any attractants for the bears and to be observant upon leaving their residences. 

As well any further sightings should be reported to the Conservation Service through their RAPP line of 1-877-952-7277

The Conservation Officer Service recently reminded British Columbians of their part in protecting wildlife   and some of the do's and don's to keep in mind.

Updates from the District can be reviewed through their Facebook page

Further notes of interest from Port Edward can be explored from our archive page.

Items of interest on the work of Emergency Responders in the Northwest can be found here.