Ridge Meadows RCMP warning residents after wildlife encounters

Ridge Meadows

2025-06-13 10:46 PDT

File # 2025-11842, 2025-11573

Maple Ridge, BC – Ridge Meadows RCMP is warning residents and providing some general safety tips after recent calls for service involving close encounters between the public and wildlife.

On June 12, 2025, Ridge Meadows RCMP responded to an incident involving a resident and a bear which resulted in minor injuries to the resident.

On June 10, 2025, police responded to an incident involving an aggressive coyote and a resident which resulted in the resident’s dog being bit.

While bear and coyote sightings are common in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, Ridge Meadows RCMP is taking this opportunity to remind residents to stay vigilant and use precaution.

We all play a significant role in determining how wildlife will interact with humans. Educating yourself and your family can help prevent such encounters.

• Give wildlife space
• Don’t approach and don’t feed wildlife
• Keep dogs on leash and under control
• Keep all garbage secure
• Call 911 if wildlife poses a threat, or call the BC Conservation Officer Service (1-877-952-7277)

For more information, visit the City of Maple Ridge’s Wildlife Safety webpage.

Released by:
Cst. Tisha Parsons
Media Relations Officer
Ridge Meadows RCMP
11990 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 9B8
Office: 604-476-6917
Email: tisha.parsons@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: rcmp.ca/en/bc/ridge-meadows (English only)

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