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Kermode-Bear
My Kermode Bear Story
The Kermode, or Spirit Bear is a Black Bear carrying a recessive gene causing it to have white fur. There are only about 400-1000 in existence with most being in northwest British Columbia, near the area where I have been working for the past six months.
Naturally, I was hoping to have the chance to see one, but as my time was winding down I had come to terms with the fact that it may not happen. As I had a final dinner with my co-workers on Friday night, area native and local expert Lorna Janas informed me that there had been sightings of the elusive Spirit Bear between Terrace and New Hazelton.
Saturday morning I loaded up the truck and departed Kitimat for the last time. Armed with a fresh coffee, some Allman Bros. cd's, and my D80 within reach, I set out from Terrace with renewed hope of seeing one of these magnificent creatures. I decided that if I turned my focus inward, then perhaps the Kermode Bear would present itself to me.
So, about 8 miles shy of Kitwanga, I passed a pasture on the left and I saw a black bear in the field and another large white animal on the other side. I drove by, telling myself that it was probably a horse bent over eating grass. Something told me to turn around, however, and I am glad I did.
Sometimes when I encounter wildlife or other natural beauty, I take it to be an omen. God speaks to me in synchronicities and says, "The adventure has just begun."
Kermode-Bear
My Kermode Bear Story
The Kermode, or Spirit Bear is a Black Bear carrying a recessive gene causing it to have white fur. There are only about 400-1000 in existence with most being in northwest British Columbia, near the area where I have been working for the past six months.
Naturally, I was hoping to have the chance to see one, but as my time was winding down I had come to terms with the fact that it may not happen. As I had a final dinner with my co-workers on Friday night, area native and local expert Lorna Janas informed me that there had been sightings of the elusive Spirit Bear between Terrace and New Hazelton.
Saturday morning I loaded up the truck and departed Kitimat for the last time. Armed with a fresh coffee, some Allman Bros. cd's, and my D80 within reach, I set out from Terrace with renewed hope of seeing one of these magnificent creatures. I decided that if I turned my focus inward, then perhaps the Kermode Bear would present itself to me.
So, about 8 miles shy of Kitwanga, I passed a pasture on the left and I saw a black bear in the field and another large white animal on the other side. I drove by, telling myself that it was probably a horse bent over eating grass. Something told me to turn around, however, and I am glad I did.
Sometimes when I encounter wildlife or other natural beauty, I take it to be an omen. God speaks to me in synchronicities and says, "The adventure has just begun."