Bears Feeding on Carcass in BX Dog Park Near Vernon
Wildlife officials alerted after multiple bears were seen consuming a carcass within a public dog park.
- On Sunday, Aug. 9, three bears were spotted feeding on a carcass at BX Ranch Dog Park, prompting the Silver Star Bear Stewardship to post a warning sign on Monday, Aug. 10.
- Bears display aggression when protecting food sources, and three have been seen in the area in recent days, creating heightened risk for park visitors and their pets.
- The stewardship cautioned that any off-leash dog will endanger themselves and their owners if encountered near the bears, urging walkers to avoid the wooded area and creek.
- Visitors are urged to stay back from the woods of BX Ranch Dog Park until further notice, with a Facebook notice warning against entering the area near the creek.
- The Morning Star has contacted the BC Conservation Office for additional details on the bear activity, with residents encouraged to monitor local updates for information on park safety.
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Bears feeding on carcass in BX Dog Park near Vernon
Dog walkers are urged to stay back from the woods of BX Dog Park. The Silver Star Bear Stewardship is reporting bears feeding on a carcass in the area. “Please avoid going past the wooded area where the no trespassing sign is and the other side by the creek,” a notice posted to the BX Ranch Dog Park Facebook site reads. “Bears will display aggression when protecting food. Any off leash dog will endanger themselves and you if they area encountere…
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