Bear on the loose caught 'sunning himself' in New Westminster yard
A bear was on the loose in a residential area of Metro Vancouver late Thursday afternoon and was spotted in a yard in New West.
Thankfully, no one was hurt, including the bear. The bear was initially spotted in the Sapperton area of New Westminster.
Both the City of New Westminster and the New Westminster Police Department shared warnings about the bear on social media.
Daily Hive obtained permission from a local resident to share several photos of the bear.
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Kyle Birkett
New West Police Department officers were keeping tabs on the bear to ensure the public’s safety. The department warned the public not to get close to the bear, adding that B.C. conservation officers were en route.
Please be advised there is a bear on the loose in Sapperton Park. If you see the bear, please do not approach it. Our officers are keeping tabs on his movements and @_BCCOS are on route. #newwest
ā New Westminster Police Department (@NewWestPD) May 1, 2025
Kyle Birkett
The City of New Westminster said the bear was spotted on the 300-block of Cedar Street.
šØ Bear Sighting Alert šØ
A bear has been spotted in the Sapperton neighbourhood, in the 300 block of Cedar Street. Please keep a safe distance and avoid approaching the animal.
If you’re in the area:
š» Stay calm and move away slowly.
š Keep pets on a leash. pic.twitter.com/duY8BR1lMpā City of New Westminster (@New_Westminster) May 1, 2025
The photos Daily Hive obtained had the bear spotted at Glover Avenue near 2nd Street.
Kyle Birkett
After a small demand of folks asking New West Police for an update, the department said this on X:
Hi #NewWest! After sunning himself in a front yard, the bear wandered towards the Brunette River. We waved goodbye and we are now tending to other calls for service.
ā New Westminster Police Department (@NewWestPD) May 1, 2025
Clearly, the bear was just enjoying some nice weather before going off on its bear-y way.
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