A mother bear and her cubs were scheduled to be relocated after being spotted in a wooded area in central Nanaimo Saturday afternoon.

According to a social media post, Nanaimo RCMP say that police and B.C. Conservation Officer Service were called to the vicinity of Blythe Avenue-Moyse Crescent, where a mother bear and two cubs were found. The mother was tranquilized, the cubs rounded up and all three will eventually be relocated, an update stated.

James Toews, property owner of the Anchor Family Medicine building on Waddington Road, and the house on Moyse Crescent where he said the bears were located in the backyard, said he was mowing the lawn at the Waddington property. The incident occurred about 2 p.m., he said.

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If people encounter a bear, the Province of B.C. advises slowly backing away, talking to the bear in a quiet monotone voice. Do not scream, turn your back, kneel down or make direct eye contact. Make sure the bear has a clear escape route and make sure there is nothing in the area that will attract bears back again, the province said.

It is illegal to feed bears, according to the province.

To report a bear that poses an immediate threat or danger to the public, people are asked to call the B.C. Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.

Officers and officers on scene with mother with 2 cubs, at Blythe and Mosey Crescent. Keep pets inside as situation is not contained

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