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A black bear in Fort Nelson, BC, was euthanized after repeatedly raiding homes and trash bins—proof that human food waste is turning wild bears into neighborhood nuisances. Conservation officers warn that bears are becoming dangerously habituated, with no fear of people, as fruit trees and garbage lure them into residential zones. Residents like Carmella Louis are sounding the alarm, pushing for mandatory bear-proofing and stricter attractant controls, especially as winter approaches. While the municipality enforces garbage-security bylaws and offers volunteer support, it doesn’t provide bear-resistant bins—though some residents have installed them. Experts stress locking up food scraps and minimizing bin exposure to keep bears safe—and communities safer.

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