A Victoria man and a woman are facing charges under B.C.B次元官网网址檚 Wildlife Act after allegedly feeding a bear Tim Hortons timbits.
Court documents show that Randy Scott and Megan Hiltz have both been charged with feeding or attempting to feed dangerous wildlife.
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said in a statement Tuesday that Peace region officers received complaints in summer 2017 after pictures of the feeding were circulated on social media.
B次元官网网址淵esterday, charges were laid,B次元官网网址� the service said on Facebook. Intentionally feeding or trying to feed dangerous wildlife is prohibited under provincial law.
As of Oct. 16, Randy ScottB次元官网网址檚 Facebook page shows a photo of a tattooed arm feeding a bear a powdered jelly-filled timbit.
| A screenshot of Randy Scott's Facebook page. |
Hiltz and Scott are scheduled to appear in Fort Nelson Court on Nov. 5.
ashley.wadhwani@bpdigital.ca
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