A bear attack in the Crowsnest Pass near the Alberta-B.C. border on Friday has left one man in hospital.
Alberta Fish and Wildlife said the attack happened northwest of Coleman, Alta., in the Alison Creek Road area, just after noon.
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Alberta RCMP say two hikers were in the remote area together. One was able to signal for help with a Garmin SOS device.
STARS Air Ambulance airlifted the victim from the area.
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Alberta Health Services said the patient, a man in his 40s, was in serious condition but is expected to survive.
It was not immediately clear if the bear was a grizzly or a black bear.
RCMP and Alberta Fish and Wildlife are investigating the incident.
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