Surrey RCMP said the animal was last seen heading into a wooded area near Fraser Heights Secondary, which currently offers summer classes. “Our Youth Unit is at the school working with staff to ensure the safety of everyone attending the summer learning program,” Surrey RCMP said on Twitter. The school district said containment and security protocols were implemented at Fraser Heights in response to the bear sighting, allowing students to continue learning in their classrooms but barring anyone from leaving the building. The BC Conservation Officer Service said the animal was also seen in the area of the nearby Fraser Heights Recreation Center and that officers are “monitoring the situation.” “The public is asked to be aware of your surroundings when outside and take precautions to prevent human-wildlife conflicts,” BCCOS said in an email. Anyone who spots the bear in the area is asked to call the All Poachers and Polluters Report hotline at 1-877-952-7277.
[email protected] (where summer learning takes place) was placed on Hold & Secure today after a bear was spotted on school grounds. @surreyrcmp & the Conservation Officer Service have been notified. If you are in the area please be alert and careful when out and about. #SurreyBC pic.twitter.com/8hThW9NXrm — Surrey Schools (@Surrey_Schools) July 5, 2022
