How Critter Care Rescued a Distressed Black Bear Cub in Whistler

On July 1st, we received a report of a suspected orphaned Black Bear cub roaming in a small area of Whistler, BC. The cub had been observed for over a week without its mother and was showing signs of distress. After gathering the necessary information, we determined the cub was indeed orphaned and needed immediate care. We contacted the BC Conservation Officers to get approval for taking in the young bear. Once approved, our team set up live traps, agreeing that this method would be the least stressful for capturing the cub.

On July 4th, we were notified that the cub had entered the trap! Our bear team promptly retrieved the little one and brought her back to our center. After a thorough examination, it was confirmed that the cub is a female, weighing just 13 lbs. She was healthy but quite thin, so we started her on a rehydration diet. This is our first cub of the year! She has been placed in a small outdoor enclosure where she can be safely monitored. Her favorite foods so far are grapes and cherries! We look forward to watching our little girl grow!