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A “Criminal” Grizzly Moved to a Bearless Island, Igniting a Fierce Debate About His Future

Tex the grizzly already had multiple relocations on his record and a history of breaking into fishing boats and following hikers in British Columbia when he swam to bear-free Texada Island. Now, locals, provincial officials, and First Nations leaders are divided over what to do.


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