A second bear cub orphaned in Maple Ridge has now been captured and transported to a wildlife rescue society in 91原创 where it was reunited with its sibling.
In a video that was posted on Sunday, July 13, by Krissy Whitlock, with the Maple Ridge Black Bear Society, both bear cubs were seen together again in a pen at Critter Care Wildlife Society in 91原创.
"Had to share the beautiful reunion of our two Maple Ridge orphaned cubs this afternoon," wrote Whitlock, who goes by the handle Krissy Wit online, in a social media post, asking for donations for Critter Care.
"They do amazing work helping animals and are really the only and last resort for our little bear cubs," she noted.
Both cubs were orphaned following an incident on June 12, when their mother, which was into garbage in a residential yard in the area of Abernethy and 224th Street. swiped a woman on the side of her head.
When Ridge Meadows RCMP arrived, they found the bear still in the yard and shot it in the interest of public safety.
The Conservation Officers Service searched for the cubs on the ground and with a drone for weeks, finding success only last week when the first cub was trapped.
In a photo showing the first cub in a trap, the second cub could be seen standing on the outside with its front paws against the trap looking in.
So, the trap, which was monitored by cameras and baited with smelly cat food by Whitlock herself, was reset.
According to Whitlock, little black bears love cat food.
The second cub was trapped Sunday.
People online were ecstatic about the news that the second cub was captured.
"I am so happy that they are safe now.. breaks my heart when I hear that mothers are killed just because they are doing their job as a mother... Protect her babies," said one person online.
"Amazing news, that鈥檚 not easy work to do so thank you for everyone involved. It鈥檚 hard to describe how it feels to get a win, let alone two. Super emotional to have that feeling, thanks again for the diligence. They are where they are supposed to be now and have another chance at life," said another person.
Critter Care will raise both bears to about 18 months and then release them back into the wild.
In the meantime, the cubs will be named, with photos being posted to the .
To donate or learn more about Critter Care go to: .
