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Rare grizzly bear sighting in Lions Bay prompts warning from search and rescue

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Judd, A. (2026, August 18). Rare grizzly bear sighting in Lions Bay prompts warning from search and rescue. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12024698/rare-grizzly-bear-sighting-lions-bay-prompts-warning-search-and-rescue/

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A warning has been issued by Lions Bay Search and Rescue after reports of a rare grizzly bear sighting in the area around Deeks Lake. The estimated age of the young male bear, which appears calm and non-threatening, is six to eight years old. There have been no incidents reported between the bear and hikers, but search and rescue is advising people to give it space, carry bear spray, and follow other safety precautions. A cinnamon-coloured black bear has also been spotted in the area.

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A rare grizzly bear sighting has been reported in Lions Bay, prompting a warning from search and rescue officials. The bear, estimated to be around 6-8 years old and described as a young male, was spotted near Deeks Lake, but appeared calm and not aggressive towards hikers. Despite being an unusual sight in the area, search and rescue is advising people to give the bear space and respect its privacy. They also warned against yelling at the bear, carrying pets without leashes, and having loose food or other attractants that might draw it closer. Meanwhile, a cinnamon-colored black bear has also been reported in the same area.

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The organization is advising people to give the bear space, carry bear spray, manage attractants, keep dogs leashed, not yell at the bear and respect the animal’s privacy.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-08-18

2026-08-18 · Global News

Rare grizzly bear sighting in Lions Bay prompts warning from search and rescue · assertive framing

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Lions Bay Search and Rescue has issued a warning after several reports of a grizzly bear sighting in the area. asserted

Search → issue → area

In an online post, the organization said the bear has been spotted near Deeks Lake and is believed to be a young male, about six to eight years old. asserted

bear → say → Lake

Search and rescue said the bear appeared calm and was not bothering or approaching hikers. asserted

bear → say → hikers

They said that grizzly bears are rare in the Lions Bay area and they don’t know why it has travelled there. asserted

it → say → area

Get breaking National news “His presence does not need to be a source of fear,” search and rescue said. asserted

search → get → fear

“It does require respect, space and responsible behaviour from us.” asserted

It → require → us

- Summerland residents begin returning home as roughly 1,200 properties cleared for re-entry - asserted

properties → begin → entry

‘Shocking’ video captures orcas close to shore in Washington State - asserted

video → capture → State

Saskatoon zoo’s beloved grizzly bear euthanized following a decline in health - asserted

bear → euthanize → health

Calgary’s Max Bell Park and pathway being redeveloped, city seeks feedback asserted

city → redevelop → feedback

The organization is advising people to give the bear space, carry bear spray, manage attractants, keep dogs leashed, not yell at the bear and respect the animal’s privacy. asserted

organization → advise → privacy