The gruesome discovery of a slaughtered black bear with missing organs has led to the posting of a $1,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for its poaching. The carcass of the young bear was found by hikers on July 5 about a kilometre off Cypress Bowl Road in West Vancouver, B.C. According to Christine Miller, executive director of the North Shore Black Bear Society, the bear had been cut open. Black market demand for bear parts like gallbladders and paws has led to the animals being illegally targeted by poachers across Canada. The $1,000 reward is being offered by the North Shore Black Bear Society and the Fur-Bearers.

Source: CBC News August 25, 2020 17:23 UTC