More than 33 bears have been killed by conservation officers in B.C. this year, including two that entered stores through automatic sliding doors in Hope and Squamish. It's led to creative solutions to keep the hungry animals away from attractants.
A bear walking into a supermarket through automatic sliding doors. Or a bear sniffing at trash containers next to homes in broad daylight. This is the reality that residents of Squamish, Canada, about 50 kilometers north of Vancouver, are currently frequently facing.
Due to the hot summer, drought, and bushfires, the bears' food sources in higher, forested areas have dwindled. As a result, the animals are searching for food in lower-lying, more…
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