Conservation officers confirm bear shot by RCMP mauled child in Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE — Conservation officers in British Columbia say a black bear that was killed by RCMP officers last Sunday was, "in fact," responsible for an attack that had left a three-year-old girl with injuries.
Maple Ridge - Conservation officers in British Columbia have confirmed a black bear shot by RCMP last Sunday was responsible for an attack that left a three-year-old girl injured. The officers initially misidentified the bear and apologized for the confusion. The girl was attacked on Aug. 9 on her back deck; a parent intervened and drove the bear away, and the child was airlifted to B.C.
Children’s Hospital with minor injuries. Mounties observed the same bear in the area within 40 minutes after the attack and decided to shoot it to prevent further harm. Sgt. Jeremy Pauls, with Conservation Officer Service, said the bear killed was the one responsible for the attack, based on evidence and DNA analysis. He apologized for the earlier mistake and expressed gratitude to the RCMP officers who responded quickly.
The investigation is now concluded, and Pauls wished the victim and her family well as they recover.
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