US EditionB.C. Conservation Officers Investigate Shooting of Texada Island Grizzly Bear
TEXADA ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 15 – The grizzly bear known as Tex was shot after multiple complaints about stalking and property damage; relocation efforts failed as the bear returned repeatedly, officials said.
- On July 15, 2025, officials reported that Tex, a tagged grizzly bear residing on Texada Island, was found dead after being shot.
- Tex had spent over a month residing on Texada Island after likely swimming there from the Powell River area and had already been relocated twice from nearby Sunshine Coast locations earlier this year.
- The bear had caused concern by stalking residents, damaging property, and harassing livestock, which sparked divided opinions locally and calls from First Nations to relocate it to Bute Inlet.
- COS Inspector Simon Gravel acknowledged the public's strong feelings about the situation, stating, "This isn't how we wanted this to end," and noted that after a post-mortem examination is conducted, the bear's remains will be returned to the Tla’amin and shíshálh Nations for traditional ceremonies.
- The killing highlights ongoing wildlife management challenges, including limited relocation options and criticism of B.C. leadership for insufficient action to prevent the bear’s death.
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Problem grizzly shot dead on Texada Island, B.C. Conservation Officer Service says
TEXADA ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly bear has been found dead on Texada Island after Mounties told them someone reported shooting and
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