If you see a grizzly bear while walking on Texada Island, don’t approach and make sure to report it.
That comes from the qathet Regional District, saying a grizzly bear has been spotted twice on Texada Island earlier this week.
The bear was first seen Wednesday afternoon in the forested area south of Staaf Road, and was most recently spotted around 3:00 p.m. Thursday on the foreshore just south of the log dump at the end of Mowat Bay Road.
For the Mowat Bay sighting, the bear was scared off and was last seen heading south.
Because of these sightings, the BC Conservation Officer Service is asking you to avoid both the Staaf Road forest area and the nature trail south of Shelter Point Park at this time.
“This is a precaution in case the bear returns or changes direction,” said the qathet Regional District.
“Stay safe and alert when outdoors. If you see the bear, do not approach it.”
These incidents come as the bear was first spotted in the Pocahontas Bay Area last Sunday after spending a week in the Powell River area.
To keep you and others safe, the district has tips for you to follow.
They ask you to make noises while hiking, to stay in groups, keep your pets leashed or indoors, be alert, secure food and garbage, avoid hiking at dawn and dusk, carry bear spray, and if you see the bear, back away slowly.
If you see the bear, call the Conservation Officer Service RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
