Following a joint statement from two B.C. ministers on the Texada Island grizzly bear saying it was not a candidate for relocation, Texada residents say they want a solution, but what that looks like varies among locals.
  • Em Adespoton
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    3 days ago

    Yeah; two things: one, bears are no big deal if they’re accustomed to humans and humans are accustomed to them. Two, Texadans aren’t accustomed to grizzly bears; grizzlies don’t come to the islands. Since you need to know how to behave around grizzlies for it to be safe to be around them, this could end badly eventually.

    On the other hand, a lone male isn’t dangerous like a mother, or a male showing off for another male. He could just decide to live alone and stay away from people where possible. There’s lots to eat around there that doesn’t belong to people.