A bear that was reportedly being hand-fed by a Chilliwack resident has been "destroyed," according to an Oct. 10 social media post from the Conservation Officer Service.

The bear was a sow with two cubs, who have now had to be taken to a rehabilitation centre. The cubs will be relocated next spring, they said.

Conservation officers are continuing to investigate information provided by the public that an individual was "found hand-feeding a sow and two cubs in a residential neighbourhood."

The press release came with a reminder about why people need to leave bears alone, and take precautions to ensure they don't become comfortable with humans.

"Feeding dangerous wildlife, such as bears, creates a serious public safety risk," they added. "Wildlife fed by humans lose their sense of fear a

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