Officials in Summerland, B.C., are warning the public to avoid an area where a hunter was attacked by a bear after shooting it. The bear may be wounded and still in the area.
We talk about how to be wildsmart in the back country. With bear season in full swing, there have been many sightings of black bears and grizzly bears throughout Kananaskis and the Bow Valley. There have also been numerous reports of people being charged by elk because they’re getting too close to calves. – Jun 7, 2024A bear that attacked the hunter who shot it near Summerland has not been found and the Conservation Officer Service is warning that it may still be alive and wounded in the area.
A man was hunting with another person in the McNulty Forest Service Road area, near Agur Lake, around 8 a.m. on Thursday, when he shot and wounded a black bear, the Conservation Officer Service said in a press release.“The man fired another shot but the bear got away and was not located,” the Conservation Officer Service said.“The man received medical attention in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.”The attack was reported to COS at approx. 3:30 p.m.
Conservation Officers are searching for the bear. People should avoid the area, and take precautions in case of wildlife encounters, including travelling in groups and carrying bear spray.Canada rugby sevens captain Olivia Apps back training after cougar bite in B.C.
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