Orphaned grizzly cub rescued north of Fort St. John

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Northern Lights Wildlife Society (NLWS) rescued a grizzly bear cub on July 18, two hours north of Fort St. John.

The grizzly cub was confirmed to be in the area on July 13, but had disappeared before she could be rescued. The cub reappeared on Saturday morning and was safely captured shortly thereafter.

The cub will now have several days to adjust to her new home before being sedated for an intake exam where they will assess her condition, any medical needs and confirm her sex. More information about the cub will be shared following her intake examination. 

“She’s going to stay with us until next year in the summer,” said Angelika Langen, founder of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society. “Then she will be released back into the general area where she came from.”

The NLWS urges people to call if they find an animal in need of help.

“People should think about calling when they see young animals like this alone,” said Langen. “This poor little cub had been alone for over two weeks, and with every passing day, her survival chances were getting slimmer.”

“In this case, it would have been really nice to know sooner and give her the help right away that she needed.”

The NLWS previously accepted another bear cub from Dawson Creek into its care following the cub being found badly burned in December 2025. 

Orphaned grizzly cubs require specialized food, care and significant time and resources. The NLWS accepts donations to help cover these costs through its website.