Alberta wildlife officers probe second suspicious grizzly death in weeks
A grizzly bear found shot with its paws removed near Fox Creek marks the second suspicious grizzly death Alberta Fish and Wildlife has investigated in recent weeks.
Why it matters
Grizzly bears are a threatened species in Alberta, and poaching investigations affect conservation efforts across the province.
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES) is investigating the death of a grizzly bear found on Oct. 1 in the Deep Valley Road area between Little Smoky and Fox Creek. Investigators determined the bear had been shot and its carcass dragged off the main trail, with all four paws removed.
This is the second suspicious grizzly death FWES has reported recently. On Sept. 30, officers located a deceased grizzly along a road near Swan Hills.
FWES is asking anyone with information about suspicious activity in the Deep Valley Road area between Sept. 25 and Oct. 3 to contact the Report-A-Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800. The agency noted that information leading to charges may be eligible for a cash reward.
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