Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers has taken in 92 bears this year. Last year, they took in 45. The recent surge in numbers is driven by this year's drought and record-breaking wildfires, says the manager and co-founder.
A Smithers, B.C., wildlife rehabilitation facility has seen how disastrous wildfire seasons have impacted wildlife in the past and is preparing to welcome displaced animals as fires rage across the province.
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