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No foul play in black bear death on Kelowna trail
Ken Owens said the cub was predated by an adult black bear, and crews removed the carcass for public safety.
- On Tuesday, a black bear cub was found dead on a trail in Black Mountain near Lynrick and Gallagher roads in Kelowna, with Conservation Officer Ken Owens confirming an adult bear killed and fed on the juvenile.
- Owens explained that it is not uncommon for bears to kill other wildlife, particularly as bears are currently filling their stomachs ahead of winter hibernation.
- After a resident called in the discovery, Owens attended the site Wednesday morning and removed the juvenile black bear, warning the public never to touch dead wildlife due to safety risks and legal restrictions.
- "The public needs to do better," Owens commented, urging residents to remove attractants like bird seed and garbage; the Regional District of Central Okanagan has yet to approve bear-resistant garbage carts.
- The Regional District states on its website that it is still searching for an effective bear-resistant cart that is both user-friendly and durable against bear damage.
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No foul play in black bear death on Kelowna trail
A black bear cub was found dead on a Kelowna trail on Sept. 8 and B.C. Conservation Officer Ken Owens said the cause was natural animal instinct. The cub was found in the Black Mountain area, on a trail near Lynrick and Gallagher roads. A civilian called it in and Owens attended the site the morning of Sept. 9. “The juvenile black bear was predated and being fed on by an adult black bear,” Owens said. “We removed the juvenile black bear from the…
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