$10K reward issued for info on killing of black bear

Manitoba’s only black bear rescue is putting forward a cash reward after a mother bear was illegally killed last month.

A local organization that rescues orphaned black bears is offering a reward for information regarding the illegal killing of a mother black bear last month.

In a social media post, Black Bear Rescue Manitoba issued a $10,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction in the fatal shooting of a bear near Balmoral, Man., on March 31.

This news comes more than a week after CTV News first reported the incident, which left three baby cubs without a mom.

The Manitoba Conservation Officer Service is investigating, but no charges have been laid.

Judy Stearns, president and owner of Black Bear Rescue Manitoba, told CTV News the bear was illegally shot while at her winter den.

She said her rescue is now in possession of the cubs, who are only a few months old.

Those who are interested in contributing financially to the reward can do so online.