“The bears were heavily food-conditioned, and had been spotted getting into garbage for over four weeks,” a Fish and Wildlife statement said. YYC
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“The bears were heavily food-conditioned, and had been spotted getting into garbage for over four weeks,” a Fish and Wildlife statement said. “Food-conditioned bears associate people with food, which poses a serious risk to public safety as the association of people with food can lead to people being hurt by hungry bears.”The bears were euthanized after reviewing the black bear response guide.
“The Government of Alberta does not take this action lightly, but feels it is the best decision, to both prevent future conflict and public safety concerns while encouraging best practices that will allow people and bears to co-exist in the future. Several factors lead to the decision to euthanize a bear rather than taking other options, such as relocating it,” Fish and Wildlife said.
Fish and Wildlife officers also advise pet food should not be left outside, bird feeders should not be used between April 1 and Nov. 30, barbecues and smokehouses should be cleared, and gardens or fruit-bearing trees should be properly maintained or removed.
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