Powell River Conservation Officer Service is seeking assistance from the public for any information involving the possible feeding of a black bear from a white or light silver SUV on August 24.
According to a media release, the incident took place on Highway 101 at the intersection to Gibsons Beach north of Powell River. The release stated that someone reported a parked white or light silver SUV in the northbound lane of Highway 101 facing the wrong direction. The person reported a bear within five feet of the vehicle, fixated on the ground, and an arm extended out the window of the vehicle, according to the release.
If anyone has information on this vehicle, or the owner, they are asked to contact the Report all Poachers and Polluters Line at 1.877.952.7277.
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