REGINA 鈥� A black bear spotted Monday morning in a tree in Regina has been euthanized.
The Public Safety Ministry, which now oversees conservation officers, said the decision was made because of complications.
"The officers attempted to immobilize," the ministry said in a statement. "However, due to complications, the officers had to make the difficult decision to take it to a safe location outside the city where it could be humanely euthanized."
Officers were called for a report of the animal just outside the downtown. It was then transported to Fort Qu'Appelle, northeast of Regina.
The bear was cinnamon in colour and weighed about 90 kilograms.
The ministry said tranquilizing a bear is a difficult and complex task.
"Officers have a high rate of success but sometimes the outcome for the animal is not the one we hope for," it said.
The ministry warned the public that if they encounter a bear, they should keep their distance and try not to scare the animal away.
People should make a wide detour, calmly back away, speak in low tones and not look directly at it. Most often, bears will move on without any intervention, the ministry said.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 12, 2025.
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press
