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Black Bear Sighting near Central Kootenay | BearSee

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Black Bear sighting near Central Kootenay

Black Bear

Central Kootenay

Seen Aug 29

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

big brown black bear, first up the pine tree, then checking out the apple tree (those photos taken from inside through the window)

Technical location

50.1455 N, 116.9515 W

Sighting location

Includes reports within 25 km from the last 30 days when available.

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1 recent sightings within 25 km.

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Black Bear sighting near Central Kootenay

Central Kootenay

4 days ago5.7 km away

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