A black bear cub with visible scarring around the snout sits in a pile of straw.
Valkyrie was found wounded just before Christmas 2025 and was transported to a sanctuary in Smithers, B.C. (Northern Lights Wildlife Society/Facebook)
Northern Lights volunteer Renata Debolt found the bear buried in snow at the base of a tree near Dawson Creek, B.C., on Dec. 20. (Northern Lights Wildlife Society/Facebook)
Duct tape is being used to help keep bandages in place on Valkyrie's paws. (Submitted by Northern Lights Wildlife Society)
Valkyrie, the black bear cub found with severe burns in December, is recovering well
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