Grizzly that mauled hunter shot

Alberta wildlife officers have shot a female grizzly bear that killed a hunter near Sundre, Alta.,last week and arenowlooking forher three large cubs.

The body of hunter Robert Wagner, 48, of Didsbury, Alta.,was foundOct. 1 less than a kilometre from his parked truck. An autopsy confirmed hehad beenmauled to death by a bear.

Wildlife officersshot thegrizzly Thursday and aretrying to trap the dead bear's threecubs, which are believed to be about 2years old and dangerous, spokesman Duncan MacDonnell said Friday.

"DNA evidence tested last night confirmed that wedid getthe bear responsible."

MacDonnell says if the cubs cannot be trapped and relocated, they will also be killed.

The bear attack hadrural residents inthe farming community northwest of Calgary "looking over their shoulder," said Mountain View CountyCoun. Kathy Blain earlier in the day.

"There is fear in the community. This time of year, it's very busy. Farmers are fencing. They're bringing their livestock home from the pastures. They're harvesting," she said. "When you go out, you have to be looking over your shoulder."

Blain said a public meeting Friday night at the Elkton Valley Campground would still go ahead since the cubs were still on the loose.

The Alberta Wilderness Association estimates there may be fewer than 500 grizzlies left in the province.