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69-year-old woman taken to hospital after reported bear attack in Maple Ridge

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Maple Ridge woman in hospital after violent encounter with bear
A 69-year-old woman was rushed to hospital after an encounter with an aggressive black bear in the Maple Ridge area. Grace Ke has details – Jul 7, 2016

A 69-year-old woman is in hospital after a scary run-in with a bear in Maple Ridge.

The B.C. Ambulance Service was called to 287 Street near 98 Avenue around 8:30 p.m. They found a woman with facial injuries and she was transported to hospital in stable condition.

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It is believed the bear may have been with her cubs when the attack occurred.

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