A three-year-old girl was attacked by a black bear in Maple Ridge, B.C. On Sunday, but the RCMP shot a different bear during the incident, officials confirmed. The search for the actual bear that attacked the child continues, as authorities have ruled out the bear killed by police. The incident occurred on the deck of a home in the area, according to local reports.
The RCMP responded to the call and took action, but the bear they killed was not the one responsible for the attack. This has raised questions about the effectiveness of the response and the accuracy of identification in the field. Local officials are now focusing efforts on locating the correct bear, which remains at large.
Witnesses and investigators are being sought to help identify the bear and understand the circumstances of the attack. The RCMP have provided details to the police watchdog, which is reviewing the incident. The child is reported to be in stable condition following the attack.
The case highlights the challenges of identifying bears in the wild and the potential consequences of misidentification in emergency situations.
