The first rescue of 2026 began with dedicated rescuers transporting a young bear cub to the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops. Upon arrival, the attentive staff members placed the cub in an incubator to warm him up and provided his initial feedings, ensuring his immediate needs were met.

Our committed board member, Amanda, and her husband Dean, took on the responsibility of transporting the cub further. They took their precious cargo to Quesnel last night, where they met Kim and Kennedy. Kim and Kennedy had departed earlier in the afternoon, making their way to deliver bear milk replacer—an essential nourishment for the cub’s recovery and health. For those unfamiliar with British Columbia’s geography, this operation involved considerable travel: from Heffley Lake to Kamloops (43 km), Kamloops to Quesnel (404 km), and Quesnel to Smithers (486 km), totalling 933 km one way.

For all drivers, this amounts to a remarkable 1,866 km travelled in the name of wildlife rescue. The dedication and energy of our staff and volunteers are truly inspiring!

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Cub Details

• Sex: Male
• Age: Approximately 5–6 weeks old
• Weight: 3 lb
• Current Status: Now eating well, receiving about 20 ml of formula every three hours

We are deeply grateful to our volunteers and staff who drove long distances through the night to ensure the cub received the nutrients he needed. Special thanks to Amanda and Dean Robinson, Kim Gruijs, and Kennedy Harvey for their unwavering dedication and commitment to wildlife rescue.

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