Black bear roaming around Fort St. John last week safely relocated

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The bear sighted in Fort St. John on Thursday has been safely relocated to a wilderness setting outside of city limits, according to the BC Conservation Office.

The agency said it received numerous reports of a black bear in the community. The black bear had no history of aggressive behaviour or conflicts, said a conservation officer.

The BCCOS would like to remind residents that with fall officially in the air, it is especially important for everyone to “keep wildlife wild.”

To assist the BCCOS, residents can inspect their yards and properties to ensure any attractants, such as garbage and fruit trees, are properly cleaned up and secured.

For more information on what to do when encountering wildlife, visit WildSafeBC’s website.

To report wildlife conflict or aggressive wildlife behaviour, the BCCOS Report All Poachers and Polluters hotline can be reached at 1-877-952-7277.