If walking the dike by the dog pound is part of your routine, you might want to forgo that for a bit.
The District of Squamish and Conservation Officer Service (COS) have issued a wildlife alert following multiple reports of close encounters with a large bear travelling along the dog pound dike off of Government Road.The bear is exhibiting "defensive behaviour" and has charged people in the area, according to a District news release.
"The public is being asked to please avoid the area in order to provide this bear with the space it needs. Signs are being posted to alert the public to use extra caution and to keep dogs on leash at all times," the release reads.Report any wildlife sightings or encounters into the Conservation Officer Service Hotline at 1.877.952.7277 or online here.
