The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says wildlife staff have relocated a well-known bear from Hammond Plains to Shubenacadie.

Limpy the Bear, a familiar presence in the community for nearly 15 years, will now undergo a medical assessment and be cared for in his new home.

Officials say the move was made out of caution after a growing number of sightings and interactions with residents raised concerns, despite the bear showing no signs of aggression.

A Regional Biologist with DNR, Shavonne Meyer, says, “the idea of removing the bear at this stage is to have it be a much more controlled situation than what could be a crisis situation later.”

She adds, “the bear has not actually done anything overtly aggressive, but the continued reports and interactions in the community have kind of reached a threshold risk of too close for comfort to allow.”

The relocation is intended to reduce risk and ensure the safety of both residents and the bear as he transitions to a more controlled environment.

Tonight, DNR’s wildlife staff will help Limpy the Bear make his move to Shubenacadie. 🐻

He will be humanely trapped and transported to Shubenacadie for a medical assessment and, if all is well, will live out his days there in comfort and care.

— Natural Resources (@NS_DNR) April 1, 2026