A bear wandering though yards in the Burntwood neighbourhood of Thompson around 7:45 p.m. June 23 was shot and killed by Thompson RCMP after being deemed a threat to public safety.
Police arrived in the area first and, after learning that Manitoba conservation officers would not be able to respond in a timely manner, shot the bear as RCMP officers are not issued equipment to tranquilize animals, Thompson RCMP said in a news release. Some conservation officers are trained in the use of tranquilizer guns, said a provincial government spokesperson, but in cases when they do respond to wildlife calls, keeping people safe is always the first priority.
Police received multiple calls about the bear and said they want to thank everyone who reported it as there were children playing in the area.
