What do you do when you spot a bear in a shopping mall?
Mornings with Simi
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A black bear wandering around the outside of Coquitlam Centre mall Monday evening was tranquilized and euthanized. The surprising scene began around 8:30 p.m. when a solitary bear crossed Johnson Street to the Coquitlam Centre parking lot, then made its way to the mall entrance near H&M and Walmart.
As we heard, 150 bears are euthanized every month in British Columbia. That’s a really high number that we can work to decrease. Here are the steps Luci Cadman of the North Shore Bear Society recommends you follow if you live in an area with bear activity:
Secure your garbage and only take it out until the morning of collection.
If you feed the birds, do not leave the bird food out for long periods of time. Simply put out a plate of food for the birds and once its done, take it back inside. Do not use hanging bird feeders.
If you see a bear somewhere, remain a safe distance (100 meters from the bear) and use a strong voice to shoo the bear away. You do not want the bear to become comfortable around you.
Guest: Claire Allen
CKNW Contributor
A black bear wandering around the outside of Coquitlam Centre mall Monday evening was tranquilized and euthanized. The surprising scene began around 8:30 p.m. when a solitary bear crossed Johnson Street to the Coquitlam Centre parking lot, then made its way to the mall entrance near H&M and Walmart.
As we heard, 150 bears are euthanized every month in British Columbia. That’s a really high number that we can work to decrease. Here are the steps Luci Cadman of the North Shore Bear Society recommends you follow if you live in an area with bear activity:
Secure your garbage and only take it out until the morning of collection.
If you feed the birds, do not leave the bird food out for long periods of time. Simply put out a plate of food for the birds and once its done, take it back inside. Do not use hanging bird feeders.
If you see a bear somewhere, remain a safe distance (100 meters from the bear) and use a strong voice to shoo the bear away. You do not want the bear to become comfortable around you.
Guest: Claire Allen
CKNW Contributor