Image: File photo, B.C. Conservation Officer Service

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Black bear put down

Black bear sow put down after attacking Maple Ridge woman

Jun 13, 2025 | 7:52 PM

MAPLE RIDGE — Conservation officers in B.C. say a black bear has been put down after attacking a Maple Ridge woman in her backyard.

According to a statement, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service says the victim was swiped on the side of the head by the bear and is being treated in hospital.

COS personnel say RCMP officers destroyed the suspected offending bear – a sow with two cubs. The cubs were not captured.

COS staff have been on scene looking for cubs since early this morning, conducting vehicle and foot patrols.

COS are also deploying drone in attempt to locate cubs.

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Conservation officers say provincial biologists and local wildlife rehabilitation personnel have been aware and are coordinating response to capture the cubs.

Anyone who sees or hears the cubs are encouraged to call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.