I found a couple of photos that, to my mind, are relevant to the conversation: Bear's clothing and Bear's van.
Given the unusual heavy snow events that hit Vancouver Island this winter, I suspect this did not do Bear any favours during the search.
One report says he saw a search helicopter and waved arms, but could not get their attention.
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