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Grizzly bear found shot and left for dead in river. Canadian officials want answers
- Conservation officers in Canada are investigating the illegal killing of a grizzly bear in British Columbia. A grizzly bear was found floating in the Squamish River and a necropsy revealed that it had been shot and dragged into the river with a rope. The bear had a yellow ear tag and was known to frequent the area where the Cheakamus and Squamish rivers meet.
- The health of grizzly bear populations in British Columbia has been a concern due to habitat loss and dwindling food supplies. Overhunting in previous generations drastically reduced their numbers. Trophy hunting of grizzly bears was banned in 2017, but First Nations can still hunt them for specific purposes.
- Failing to report an accidental or defensive shooting of a bear is against the law in British Columbia. The public is being asked for more information in the investigation and can report anonymously through the RAPP line. The offense of killing a grizzly bear can result in fines up to C$100,000 and one year in prison.
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