KENORA, Ont. – Provincial police say a bear attack sent a man to hospital in Kenora, Ont., on Thursday.
Investigators say a 69-year-old man reported the attack while making his way to the hospital at about 11:15 a.m.
They say he reported being attacked by a black bear, and suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.
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Police say local residents shot and killed a black bear they believe to be the one involved in the attack.
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The Ministry of Natural Resources is taking over the investigation.
Police are reminding everyone to be cautious when they encounter a bear.
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