Bear Encounter
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Calgary couple recounts ‘frightening’ encounter with grizzly bearHoward Mah and Lori Arnason went on a hike in Kananaskis to celebrate their anniversary, but it was cut short after they encountered a grizzly bear along the Troll Falls trail.CanadaJul 21, 2025
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Naramata resident punches bear during close encounterA Naramata resident reportedly punches a bear during a close encounter.CanadaAug 24, 2022
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‘Stay back!’ B.C. resident films close encounter with 3 bears as mama bear chargesThe camera pans over to the water and then as it pans back the three bears can be seen on the bank together. One of them is standing on its hind legs.EnvironmentJul 26, 2022
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Sask. photographer encounters bear on Waskesiu Lake TrailA photographer in the Waskesiu area of Saskatchewan was taking pictures of a bear when the animal started getting a little too close for comfort, forcing him to use bear spray.CanadaJun 9, 2022
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12 bears killed on Vancouver Island’s Pacific coast this year amid surge in conflictsSince April, there have been 337 calls about bear encounters in the Tofino-Ucluelet area, a 400-per cent increase over last year.EnvironmentOct 28, 2021
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Muskoka man who fought off bear recognized for braveryAccording to police, a short physical confrontation took place before the man fought the black bear off and it left through a door.CanadaOct 27, 2021
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Warning issued after black bear knocks angler over near TofinoThe B.C. Conservation Officer Service says the man was not hurt, but is urging people to take precautions in the area of Kootowis Creek, where the incident happened last week.EnvironmentOct 21, 2021
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Coquitlam family snoozes through ‘bear and enter’ as pair of bruins break into car, garageThe bears got into Sean McQuillan's vehicle, causing "bear-like damage," then got into the garage, where they got into the trash "and had the feast of 1,000 toddler leftovers."NewsJun 12, 2021
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How to prepare before encountering a bearMore Manitobans are out in bear country this year as pandemic-related lockdowns have residents searching for ways to keep busy. Before heading out, be sure you are bear aware.NewsJun 10, 2021
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Alaska man survives ‘scary’ 10-second mauling by brown bearA 61-year-old land surveyor suddenly found himself face-to-face with a brown bear in the Alaska wilderness.TrendingMay 20, 2021
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