Grinder, one of two beloved grizzly bears on Grouse Mountain, dies
Grinder, a well-known grizzly bear at the Grouse Mountain Wildlife Refuge, has died at age 25 due to a spinal condition. He had lived at the refuge since being orphaned as a cub in 2001.
Why it matters
The bear was a significant local attraction and a symbol of wildlife conservation efforts in the region.
Grinder, a massive grizzly bear who fascinated locals and tourists alike on Grouse Mountain , has died.
He was adopted as a cub after being orphaned and became a longtime companion for Coola, another orphan who arrived around the same time in 2001.
The bears have lived in an enclosure at the ski resort since then, hibernating in the winter together and emerging in the spring.
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