A protest occurred in Nelson, British Columbia, against the decision by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to euthanize a young grizzly bear. The bear was part of a group of grizzlies known in the area, with one family frequently seen around Nelson. Katie Graves, founder of the Ursa Project Society, described the emotional rally with tears and hugs. The young grizzly, identified as a yearling with a leg injury or deformity, was put down despite being mobile and able to keep up with its family. The conservation officers defended their decision, citing the bear’s age, injury, and previous conflicts as reasons for not rehabilitating or relocating it. The mother bear, which had been relocated in the past, brought cubs back to the area in 2023. The fate of the remaining grizzlies, a sow and two yearlings, remains unknown as the Conservation Service assesses each bear captured. The incident has sparked community discussions on bear management, with calls for better garbage disposal practices and efforts to minimize human-bear interactions. Wildlife biologist Clayton Lamb emphasized the importance of reducing attractants to prevent conflicts and bear deaths, urging for stricter policies at both the provincial and municipal levels. The City of Nelson announced measures to mitigate conflicts, including installing bear-resistant garbage cans and conducting public education programs to promote coexistence with wildlife.