Grizzly bear sighting in Garibaldi Estates prompts warning

UPDATE: The Conservation Officer Service has been successful in capturing the grizzly bear seen earlier today in Garibaldi Estates. While the grizzly bear will be relocated, this is an important reminder for residents to manage and remove wildlife attractants, including fruit from trees.

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The Conservation Officer Service and District of Squamish are issuing a warning to residents in the vicinity of Government Road and Garibaldi Way in the Garibaldi Estates neighbourhood following a grizzly bear sighting late afternoon on Thursday, September 10.

The Conservation Officer Service is actively monitoring the situation and nearby residents are being urged to exercise caution, walk in groups and keep dogs on leash.

Bears are known to travel large distances; please practice the following safety tips regardless of area:

Please report sightings to the Conservation Officer 24-hour hotline at 1.877.952.7277.

September 10, 2020

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