Conservation officers in Surrey say the bear that attacked a goat and llama is likely dead

Surrey conservation officers searching for a problem bear that attacked a goat and a llama believe the animal is likely dead.

A farmer shot the bear with a 22-calibre rifle five days ago after it came onto his property near 96th avenue and 176th street.

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The bear took off after it was wounded.

Officers say the large black bear suffered a significant wound and the bullet may have punctured an artery.

There have been numerous bear sighting near Tynehead Park over the past week.

A smaller bear was captured in the park and relocated on Tuesday.