Mother bear and cub at another Kamloops park prompts temporary closure

KAMLOOPS — A sow and her cub are hanging out at a busy Kamloops park has prompted the City to temporarily close off the area to the public.

The City of Kamloops says Waterfront Park, the park between Riverside Park and Pioneer Park has been closed off to the public as conservation officers and bylaw monitor the bears in the area.

The public is asked to avoid the park, according to a news release issued today, Aug. 21, by the city.

“When the public is in the area, it creates an environment where the bears do no feel safe to move on,” Kamloops Bylaw manager Tammy Blundell says in a release.

Riverside Park remains open as the distance between the bears from the park is not seen as a threat. Residents are asked to ensure that any garbage is picked up and properly disposed of in garbage bins to reduce enticement to the bears.

Residents are reminded of the Bear Smart Bylaw currently in effect until Nov. 30.

For more information or for updates on the situation visit the city’s website here.

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