Third grizzly from Nelson family killed after repeated human conflicts

Wildlife officials confirmed that the third grizzly in a family of four known in the West Kootenay region was shot after it repeatedly entered residential areas. The sow and its three offspring had become habituated to human food sources, prompting relocation efforts that proved ineffective. The mother bear was killed earlier this month, and one yearling, considered unsuitable for relocation due to age and health, was also shot.

Two other yearlings were moved but resurfaced, with the male continuing to frequent neighborhoods, leading authorities to deem a second relocation unfeasible. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service carried out the dispatch according to provincial human-wildlife conflict guidelines. Experts warned that drought-driven poor berry yields may push more bears toward communities, urging residents to eliminate attractants.