Source: The Source Press, October 22, 2017 MISSION, B.C. — Two people have been injured by a bear that broke into a home in Mission, B.C. Murray Smith with the provincial Conservation Officer Service says a Mission resident heard a commotion in her backyard late Saturday night and went to check on her dogs. Read… Continue reading Bears killed after biting, scratching two people in Mission, B.C.
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80-year-old Sask. man shoots bear after it breaks into his home, twice in one night
Source: CBC News, October 2, 2017 Robert Jardine spent Sunday dealing with some persistent black bears When Robert “Bud” Jardine got home from combining at about 2 a.m. CST on Sunday, he knew right away that something was wrong. “I could see destruction had taken place,” the 80-year-old said of his house in the RM… Continue reading 80-year-old Sask. man shoots bear after it breaks into his home, twice in one night
N.Y. man grabs attention for hugging 1,500-pound bear
By The Associated Press Staff, October 14, 2016 OTISVILLE, N.Y. — Bear hugs are nothing. Jim Kowalczik hugs bears. Kowalczik lies on the ground as his 1,500-pound bear buddy, Jimbo, rests a heavy paw on his waist. He feeds Jimbo a marshmallow from his mouth and laughs as a big bear tongue slobbers on his… Continue reading N.Y. man grabs attention for hugging 1,500-pound bear
'Life sucks in bear country': Man's video of grizzly attack injuries goes viral
By Josh Elliot, CTV News, October 3, 2016 Warning: The video included in this story contains offensive language and images that may be distressing to some readers. It takes more than a grizzly bear to kill Todd Orr. The American man survived not one, but two bear attacks while hiking in Montana over the weekend,… Continue reading 'Life sucks in bear country': Man's video of grizzly attack injuries goes viral
Staggering number of grizzly bears die looking for berries in B.C.: study
By John Cotter, The Canadian Press, September 27, 2016 EDMONTON — A study suggests hungry grizzly bears drawn to bountiful berry crops in southeastern British Columbia are dying in disturbing numbers. The fruit the grizzlies want to eat is in the same Elk Valley area where lots of people live and work, so bears end… Continue reading Staggering number of grizzly bears die looking for berries in B.C.: study
Aggressive grizzly bears have southern Alberta family on edge
By David Bell, CBC News, September 11, 2016 ‘Oh my God, they are already in the yard’ A southern Alberta father is still on edge three days after an aggressive encounter with three grizzly bears in the family’s rural backyard. “We were laying on the horn to get them out of the yard because I… Continue reading Aggressive grizzly bears have southern Alberta family on edge
'It didn't want to let go': Girl, 10, attacked by black bear in B.C.
By CTV News, August 13, 2016 A 10-year-old girl walking with her father on a hiking trail in Port Coquitlam, B.C. on Saturday was attacked by a black bear that witnesses say tried to drag her off into the woods. The girl’s father and others successfully fought the bear off with rocks and sticks. She… Continue reading 'It didn't want to let go': Girl, 10, attacked by black bear in B.C.
'She was chewed up pretty bad': Grizzly bear attacks woman near Calgary
By Robson Fletcher, Drew Anderson, CBC News, July 19, 2016 Woman, 25, rushed to hospital by helicopter, but injuries believed to be non-life-threatening A grizzly bear attacked a young woman northwest of Calgary Tuesday morning, according to paramedics and witnesses. “We were bringing some hay up and we looked into the valley and we saw… Continue reading 'She was chewed up pretty bad': Grizzly bear attacks woman near Calgary
Argentina's Last Polar Bear 'Arturo' Dies at 31
By AFP, Seeker.com, July 5, 2016 The controversial zoo where he lived has seen more than 60 animals in its care die in recent months. Argentina’s last polar bear, Arturo, has died aged 31, officials at the controversial zoo where he lived said Monday. Arturo was the latest of more than 60 animals to die… Continue reading Argentina's Last Polar Bear 'Arturo' Dies at 31
Montana wildlife officials hunt for grizzly bear that killed mountain-biker
By The Associated Press, June 30, 2016 A Flathead National forest law enforcement officer is dead after a bear attacked him while he was riding his mountain bike in an area near West Glacier, MT. 38-year-old Brad Treat was attacked and killed. The search continues for the bear that did it. HELENA, Mont. – Wildlife… Continue reading Montana wildlife officials hunt for grizzly bear that killed mountain-biker