Locals rallied to rescue an injured bear cub recently spotted alone in their neighbourhood.
Human-bear conflict is an ongoing concern in Squamish and beyond, as people encroach on the bruins' habitat, and the bears sometimes react defensively.However, humans can work together to help their black bear neighbours.It all started when residents in the Garibaldi Highlands neighbourhood spotted a tiny bear cub out and about in their hood.
"When you see the posts on Facebook, you can't really tell the size until you actually see it in person. And it was the tiniest little bear cub. It was so cute. And I was like, 'Oh, my God, this bear cannot be by himself.'" Robson said that the cubs are started on plain white rice and a meal replacement, like Ensure or Boost. Once they are eating a more regular diet, for protein they are given fish.
Gray said the situation brought home how vital locals' support is for the animals and those who care for them, such as the folks at Critter Care. Robson echoed Gray’s statement and added that sometimes bear cubs aren’t orphaned, though seen alone. She stressed that folks who spot a bear on its own should never approach it but call Critter Care, where staff will work with conservation to investigate the situation.
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