Captured bear undergoes DNA testing after deadly attack, conservation officers say
The BC Conservation Officer Service says any bear involved in the attack will be killed to protect public safety. Bears found to be unrelated will be released.
Reported by Global News BC; BC Conservation Officer Service confirmation pending.
Illustrative photoA captured bear is undergoing DNA testing to determine whether it was involved in a deadly attack, Global News BC reported.
The BC Conservation Officer Service said any bears found to have been involved will be killed to protect public safety.
Bears that the testing shows were not connected to the attack will be released.
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