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Posted: Oct. 13, 2023 9:56AMThe BC Conservation Officer Service says two black bears were euthanized in Lake Cowichan on Thursday – though neither are believed to be the animal that wandered into a convenience store in town and swiped a bag of candy.
The bears were repeatedly seen rummaging through unsecured garbage, and at one point one entered a home, attempted to enter a second home, and damaged a shed. Tiptons Gas Bar owner Jay deGoesbriand says he was drinking coffee behind the counter when “Mr. Bear” decided to “come in, have a look around and do some shopping.”
He didn’t seem to be interested in any other items, walking past chocolate bars, chips, ice cream and the bait fridge.“I thought it was so cool. I love wildlife,” she said. “Obviously has a sweet tooth.”The BCCOs is urging residents to make sure they limit the number of bear attractants in the community, such as garbage, pet food and bird seed.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.
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