Kevin Van Damme
Kevin Van Damme is an inspector with British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service, recognized for his role in providing updates and information regarding wildlife incidents in the province. He recently gained attention for addressing a grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola, where teachers heroically defended students from a bear using pepper spray and a bear banger.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 151,976 | $21,000,000 | 9,642$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,085 | $1,700,000 | 1,525$ |
| Totals | 2 | 369,007,889 | 186,061 | $22,700,000 | 11,167$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Inspector Kevin Van Damme with the conservation service said the situation remains fluid as officers work tirelessly to capture and identify any bears involved.
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United States:
Insp. Kevin Van Damme of British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service provided an update on the bear attack incident.
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