Valkyrie, the black bear cub found with severe burns in December, is recovering well

Muzammil Hussain January 13, 2026

Northern Lights Wildlife Society say the bear cub's recovery is going well. Duct tape is helping keep bandages with medical cream on the bear's paws.

A black bear cub caught in a fire this past December continues to make a recovery in Smithers, B.C. Rescuers said the bear was burnt while hibernating in a slash pile set on fire near Dawson Creek, B.C.

A black bear cub caught in a fire this past December continues to make a recovery in Smithers, B.C. Rescuers said the bear was burnt while hibernating in a slash pile set on fire near Dawson Creek, B.C. Northern Lights Wildlife Society say the bear cub's recovery is going well. Duct tape is helping keep bandages with medical cream on the bear's paws.

A black bear cub caught in a fire this past December continues to make a recovery in Smithers, B.C. Rescuers said the bear was burnt while hibernating in a slash pile set on fire near Dawson Creek, B.C.