Bear Attack

• After ‘wild’ winter, Ontario’s black bears are already waking up from hibernation

  Wildlife experts, the government and police are all urging people to keep food away from bears as they emerge from hibernation early in the province amidst a mild winter.

  Canada

  Mar 2
  
• B.C. man shares bear attack survival story at University of Lethbridge

  After a bear attack, Colin Dowler says he counted over 60 holes in his body, "some relatively small and some relatively massive."

  Features

  Jan 16
  
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• Black bear attacks woman running on Salmon Arm, B.C. trail

  The bear then "bit and shook her" before disengaging and leaving the area, according to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service. Officials were unable to locate the animal.

  Environment

  Nov 21, 2023
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• University fund will honour couple killed in Banff bear attack

  The family of a couple killed by a grizzly bear in Banff National Park is establishing an endowment fund at the University of Lethbridge in their memory.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2023
• How to stay bear safe when hiking, camping: ‘Leave the dogs at home’

  Bear sightings increase every fall as they become more active in searching for food ahead of hibernating, meaning the chances of encountering one rise significantly.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
• ‘Bear attack bad’: Harrowing final message from Alberta couple killed by grizzly

  A relative of the couple killed by a grizzly bear in the Banff National Park wildernees says he knew something was wrong as soon as he received a call from their satellite device.

  Environment

  Oct 4, 2023
• Bear that killed 2 people in Banff National Park was old, had bad teeth: officials

  Parks Canada says a grizzly bear that killed a couple and their dog in Banff National Park on the weekend was old, underweight and had bad teeth.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2023
• Bear attack in Banff National Park leaves two dead: Parks Canada

  Parks Canada says they received an alert from a GPS device originating from the Red Deer River Valley at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, indicating a bear attack.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2023
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• B.C. tree planter was injured in ‘defensive attack’ by bear: Officials

  Officials believe the bear involved was likely a grizzly, and say because of the defensive nature of the attack and the remote location, they will not attempt to trap it.

  Environment

  Jul 7, 2023
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• Tree planter airlifted to hospital after bear attack in northeastern B.C.

  Conservation officers have been deployed to an area near Tumbler Ridge after a tree planter was attacked by a bear Thursday afternoon.

  Environment

  Jul 6, 2023