A woman walking her dog along a trail was attacked by a black bear in Squamish last week.
The woman was walking along a trail south of Bailey Street just after 8pm Friday night when her dog “ran off into thick brush”.
She then noticed two bear cubs and was suddenly charged and bitten by the sow, which ran off. The woman received medical attention for non-life threatening injuries.
“Conservation Officers remained in the area for several days during their investigation, which included an assessment of the attack site, as well as interviews with the victim,” said the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.
Officials have announced the bear will not be captured or put down as the attack was “defensive in nature”.
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Trails are re-opened to the public but officials are urging people to give bears space, make noise to avoid surprise encounters, carry bear spray, and leash pets at all times.