"This is a sad reminder that our actions directly impact the lives of our wild neighbours. We can do better," Yukon Conservation Officer Services stated on Facebook.
"Human garbage and compost are a big draw for bears, and once a bear eats human food—often rich, smelly, and high calorie—they'll go to great lengths for more of the same."
"The real issue, though, is garbage. Hazing a food-conditioned bear with rubber bullets, or relocating it, is often unsuccessful because bears are experts at returning to good food sources."
"More than two decades ago, Canmore, Alberta, located in the Rocky Mountains, eliminated the problem by implementing bear-proof garbage solutions, shifting the responsibility of securing waste onto the residents."
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