Conservation Officer Service is monitoring several bears in the Lynn Valley area.
In response to a query by North Shore Daily Post, a Ministry of Environment representative said ‘multiple bears’ are being monitored in the area.
“We are monitoring multiple bears in the area and are urging the community to ensure their attractants, such as garbage, pet food and bird seed, are securely stored to help prevent bears and other wildlife from accessing them,” the official said.
The ministry says the COS will continues to work with local officials and organizations to increase awareness and education around the importance of attractant management.
The COS has also requested that bylaw officers increase attractant-related patrols and enforcement in the area.
Last week, the Conservation Officer Service confirmed that it had destroyed an adult black bear that was frequenting the Lynn Valley area.
The bear was named Rufus by the North Shore Black Bear Society.
The North Shore Black Bear Society recently launched a new website with extensive information on the best practices for responsibly sharing the North Shore with bears.
Learn how we can coexist and help us to end the unnecessary suffering and deaths of our peaceful bears at northshorebears.com
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