Kevin Van Damme

Kevin Van Damme

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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
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
186,061
Power
11,167$
Sentiment
6.90
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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Recent Mentions

Canada 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. 6

The Globe and Mail: B.C. authorities unsure if grizzlies captured near Bella Coola were involved in school group attack

United States United States: Insp. Kevin Van Damme of British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service provided an update on the bear attack incident. 7

Fox News: Teachers fight off grizzly bear attacking students in British Columbia: 'Heroes'