Bear cub rescued from Okanagan Lake faces uncertain future
However, at an estimated 30 pounds, wildlife experts say the young bear faces significant challenges heading into winter with the odds of survival not in its favour.
A young bear cub rescued from Okanagan Lake near Vernon has a bleak outlook for its survival, according to wildlife experts. On September 12, Christina Zamniuk and her family encountered the cub struggling in the water while boating near Vernon. The family rescued the cub, named Boo Boo, and brought it onboard their boat. However, upon reaching shore, conservation officers advised them to release the cub rather than attempting to transport it to a wildlife shelter.
Zamniuk expressed her reluctance in following this advice, stating that she did not want to push the cub off the boat. Unfortunately, at an estimated 30 pounds, the young bear faces significant challenges during the winter months, making its chances of survival very slim. Experts from the Northern Lights Wildlife Society have been dispatched to the release area near Chief Saddlemen Road in Parker Cove with the intention of capturing the cub and providing it with shelter before its eventual release.
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