Conservation officers don't plan to capture a pair of bears that attacked two women in Squamish, saying the incidents appear defensive.
Last Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 6:13PMA sign warning of a bear in the area is shown at the Squamish Estuary trail network in Squamish, B.C. on Friday, November 4, 2022. Conservation officers say they don't plan to capture a pair of bears that attacked two women Thursday in Squamish, B.C., saying the attacks appear defensive in nature.SQUAMISH, B.C. — Conservation officers say they don’t plan to capture a pair of bears that attacked two women Thursday in Squamish, B.C.
The Squamish Estuary trail network, a conservation area next to the mountain community’s downtown centre about 60 kilometres north of Vancouver, will be closed until further notice. Both women were pushed to the ground and scratched, and one woman was also bitten, but Gravel says the injuries are believed to be minor and full recoveries are expected.He says bears are stressed at this time of year, as they seek food ahead of denning, which is expected in a few weeks as the weather cools.
The service recommends making noise when running or walking trails, avoiding going alone and keeping dogs on leashes.CHEK NewsletterSign Up
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