It seems almost anywhere you go in Prince George right now, you might run into a black bear.
They’re climbing into people’s backyards, walking onto front porches, and even crossing busy highways in the middle of the day.
And while seeing a bear or two is not unusual in the north-central B.C. city — which is full of greenbelts and surrounded by forest — some residents feel the sheer number of bears spotted in the last several weeks might be.
“I’ve lived in Prince George my whole life and in various parts of the city,” said resident Melanie Young. “The bear population has definitely increased.”
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