Home of Mauled Woman Had Signs of Bear Attacks

According to authorities in the British Columbia there are signs that black bears are becoming increasingly aggressive. The latest bear attack occurred last week when the remains of an elder of a First Nations community was located.

A conservation officer explained that there were signs that the bear was showing aggression and was trying to gain access into the house.

An autopsy was undertaken to determine whether the black bear was the cause of the woman’s death or whether her death was due to natural causes prior to the bear attack happening.

The woman, in her late 70s, was a respected elder in her Xaxli’p First Nations community.

It was only last week that the lady had complained to relatives and friends about a bear who was trying to get into her home where she lived on the outskirts of Lillooet.

Her body was finally discovered last Thursday, where officials said bears or a bear fed on her body. According to tribal police they sent someone around to the woman’s house, but conservations officer claim that they were not called.

Four black bears were subsequently caught and as a result killed by wildlife officials, which also included the one they believe dragged the victim away. Further DNA tests are being performed in order to confirm this belief.

Locals have expressed their concern over the number of bears in the area which are becoming increasingly more aggressive.

One resident, also from Lillooet, explained how he had a black bear walk through his front door twice.

In order for homeowners to remain guarded when it comes to black bears they should purchase bear spray. Any bear is unpredictable, so assuming you know how they will act is a mistake that no one should make.

However, with a form of self defense on hand you can remain protected should you find yourself confronted with an unwanted and possibly aggressive bear at your front door.

Bear spray is safe to employ and won’t harm the bear targeted; it will simply stop them from continuing on their course of trying to harm you, which is what you want. Once the spray gets to work, the bear will quickly reconsider what it is doing and will just as quickly turn away and leave the scene.

This small incident will play as a reminder to the bear that they shouldn’t approach again, unless of course they want another burst of the spray in their face.