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<\/p>\nOne of two resident grizzly bears at Grouse Mountain has sadly passed away.<\/p>\n
Grinder, who has been a familiar face for guests for 25 years, experienced a rapid decline in mobility over the past several weeks, Grouse Mountain Resort said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Grinder\u2019s welfare always the highest priority, the difficult decision was made to provide him with a peaceful and humane passing in the habitat he called home,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
Veterinarian Dr. Ken Macquisten, who took care of Grinder since the bear was a cub, said saying goodbye to Grinder has been heartbreaking.<\/p>\n
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Grinder as a cub. (Grouse Mountain Image)<\/p>\n
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Grinder as a cub. (Grouse Mountain Image)<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a decision that was made with the utmost care and consideration for the grizzly bear millions of people have come to know and love,\u201d said Macquisten.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been a privilege for our team to care for Grinder over the past 25 years, and while we will miss him deeply, we take comfort in knowing his legacy will live on through his impact as an ambassador for wildlife conservation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grinder has lived at Grouse Mountain since being found orphaned as a cub in Invermere in 2001. Long-time companion Coola arrived the same year. Together, the grizzlies became two of the attraction\u2019s most recognizable residents<\/a>. <\/p>\n Coola remains healthy and is doing well, the resort says.<\/p>\n \u201cFollowing Grinder\u2019s passing, Coola was given supervised access to him before Grinder was removed from the habitat, a practice widely used at many accredited zoological facilities to help animals recognize the loss of a companion,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe wildlife team will continue to closely monitor Coola and provide him with the highest standard of care.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\tKeep it Factual<\/p>\n Add CityNews Vancouver as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.<\/p>\n
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