Every spring we close the estuary trail following a bear encounter. We know there are at least four bear dens in the area and every spring the mother bears will emerge hungry and caring for their newborn cubs in tow.
The estuary is by far the most fertile land in the area. A smorgasbord of fresh food for the hungry mother and growing cubs to feast on and grow strong for the winter.
Can we close the estuary trail in the springtime knowing that it is essentially the pantry of the valley. We get to enjoy it all of the other seasons. We all know that the mother bear and cubs lose each time there is a serious attack. She is killed and the cubs orphaned.
Reconsider the headline to be: Mother bear of two newborns successfully wards off threatening person with predator, who entered her kitchen.
How will you share this beautiful valley, our home?
Jessica Riquetti
Squamish
