Wildlife rehabilitators in British Columbia evacuated several animals from a Summerland facility last week due to the Bald Range wildfire. The animals, which were undergoing rehabilitation, were relocated to the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops. The move came as the wildfire approached the original location, prompting emergency action to ensure the safety of the animals.
Eva Hartmann, executive director of the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, confirmed the relocation in a statement. She emphasized the importance of securing the animals' safety during the crisis. The facility in Summerland had been housing animals recovering from injuries or illness, and the evacuation was a precautionary measure.
The BC Wildlife Park has taken in the animals, providing them with a temporary home until they can be released back into the wild or placed in permanent care. Officials are monitoring the situation closely, with no immediate threat to the animals’ long-term well-being. The wildfire remains active in the region, but authorities have not issued further evacuation alerts for the wildlife facility.
