Wrong bear killed by RCMP after girl attacked in Maple Ridge, B.C.
Officials say they are still searching for the black bear that attacked a three-year-old girl in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Sunday, after confirming a bear RCMP killed wasn't the one that did it.
New Brunswick RCMP officers Fabrice Gevaudan, David Ross, and Douglas Larche were killed in the line of duty. A bronze maple leaf monument, known as The Honour Garden in Moncton, commemorates their sacrifice. Police Inspector Jonathan White revealed that a bronze maple leaf plaque, part of the memorial, has been stolen. The statue holds "tremendous significance" to the city.
White expressed his disappointment at the theft and urged anyone with information to come forward. In 2014, Justin Bourque, driven by paranoia and hatred, killed the three officers and wounded two others before his arrest. Bourque was later convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Inspector White emphasized that the memorial is a "lasting tribute to three of our fallen members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their communities."
The theft represents more than just a piece of metal; it is a symbol of remembrance, respect, and gratitude.
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