While bears are a not an uncommon sight in and around Revelstoke, as of late a particular trio of black bears have received plenty of attention in the community.
Resident Percy Woods recently captured a photo of the bears, a sow and two cubs, climbing a fence in the 700 block of 5th and 6th streets of Southside. Shared on social media, the photo elicited comments from others familiar with the trio.
Also familiar with the trio are local Conservation officers and Kait Nicol, executive director of the Revelstoke Bear Aware Society, who said the bears have been in the community for about four weeks.
"The main thing is that they're a super healthy weight to go hibernate, but there are lots of incentives for them not to," said Nicol. Those incentives include left over fruit on trees and other attractants such as garbage.
Nicol noted the bears have not showed any aggressive behaviour and the hope is they will soon be going into hibernation.
"I think just the main thing is encouraging people to secure their garbage," said Nicol.
