Canadian Marijuana Plantation Guarded by Bears

The Canadian police discovered a marijuana plantation guarded by thirteen black bears, according to The Canadian Press. In addition to the bears, the farm—where more than 2,300 marijuana plants were growing—was also home to a large dog, a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, and a raccoon.

According to the police, when they found the plantation, they saw the bears sitting near the marijuana beds. The owner of the marijuana farm and his girlfriend told law enforcement officers that the animals were not dangerous because they had become accustomed to people. It turned out that the owners had been feeding the bears, making them almost tame.

While searching the house, the police found a raccoon sleeping inside. When the officers began their search, the animal woke up and started following them around the house as they inspected the premises. Later during the search, law enforcement also came across the pot-bellied pig.

The owners of the farm were charged with producing and possessing illegal drugs. In addition, they may also face charges for feeding wild bears, which is prohibited by Canadian law. This ban was introduced because animals that are fed by people can become dangerous, as they often wander into residential areas looking for food.

The fate of the bears that guarded the plantation will be decided soon. Experts plan to determine how much the animals have lost their natural instincts and whether they can find food on their own. If the black bears are unable to return to the wild, Canadian authorities may be forced to euthanize them.