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On a sunny afternoon of August 8, 1967, the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia pulsed with the warmth of summertime. The forests of Pine, Fir, and Cottonwood trees reflected their emerald glow above meadows of wild grasses and six different species of berry bushes. Deer dart amongst the shadows while being pursued by bobcats, cougars, coyotes, grizzly bears, and black bears.
Families flocked to Okanagan Lake, its clear waters reflecting the deep blue sky. Among them were eleven-year-old Susan Duckitt and her friend, whom we will call Janie, both carrying baskets of sandwiches and watermelon, ready for a quiet picnic by the water’s edge. The day began full of laughter, the sound of cyclists pedaling along the lakeshore path, and the cries of gulls overhead. As the girls made their way uphill to a grassy overlook, a favorite spot for families seeking shade and scenery, they passed through a slender ribbon of trees lining the hillside.
Susan, adventurous and bright-eyed, loved days like this. She skipped ahead of her friend, pausing to look across the water at the distant boats. She didn't notice the tall figure emerging between the trees, a four-year-old male black bear, its dark silhouette outlined against bright green foliage. The bear stood briefly on its hind legs, sniffed the summer air, then closed the few yards between it and Susan with a decisive, unhurried stride.
Janie couldn’t stand the tension any longer. A shrill scream broke from her mouth, immediately followed by the bear pouncing on Susan. Janie fled downhill, stumbling in frantic haste toward safety as she heard the bear’s guttural growl behind her. Unable to call for help, she sprinted back toward the picnic area, her footsteps pounding a panicked rhythm on the sun-warmed grass.
Meanwhile, Susan had been dragged into the trees by the bear. A wave of alarms rippled through the day’s calm. Parents called out; picnickers dropped their towels and plates. Adults rushed toward the hillside. Time lost its structure as seconds and minutes blurred. Then, emerging from the brush, came a man whom we will call Maddox. He carried a rifle and knew if he didn’t do something to kill this bear, it might kill Susan, if it hadn’t already. Firing six shots in quick succession, Maddox brought the bear down. The brutal end of the confrontation shocked onlookers.
Rescue teams arrived not long afterward. They found Susan’s body close to the bear, her picnic basket spilled and scattered. Authorities later confirmed the bear had attacked without any sign of being provoked, no food left out, and no litter strewn about to attract it. It seemed a tragic coincidence that a young girl and a wild bear crossed paths that day, far from campgrounds or garbage cans, in a place most people thought was safe.
In the years that followed, Susan’s death became one of those rare, haunting case studies discussed by wildlife experts and search-and-rescue trainers when they spoke of the unpredictable nature of bear behavior. On one hand, black bears are often portrayed as shy forest dwellers, easily frightened by human presence. On the other hand, this tragedy demonstrated how even those bears not habituated to people, and far from food sources, can still become dangerously bold and deadly to anyone they encounter.
Though Susan’s story faded from national headlines, it endured in wildlife management circles. Her death proved a turning point: before, bear-safety campaigns focused almost exclusively on managing food attractants; afterward, authorities also emphasized human behavior, group dynamics, and route-planning, even for lakeside picnics.
Today, Okanagan Lake remains a cherished recreation spot, but now it is ringed with bear-warning signs: "Maintain sight and sound," "Keep children close," and "Bears can appear on trails or beaches." Conservation officers emphasize that bears can roam far from remote forests, potentially into family picnic areas, especially during berry season or when searching for fresh water on hot summer days.
After reviewing the facts surrounding this episode, I am left with a few questions for you. Did this bear intend to eat Susan, or was it tempted by the smell of her picnic basket? Why didn’t the bear chase Janie when she ran? Did the bear already have its mind made up to attack Susan, or did Janie’s scream trigger a defensive or predatory response? I will gladly read and respond to your thoughts, so post them in the comments section below, and let’s talk about it!