Black Bear Injures Woman in Pemberton – Whistler Daily Post
                     Black Bear Injures 
Woman in 
Pemberton
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A woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after being 
attacked by a black bear on her rural property near Pemberton on 
Thursday morning.
According to the BC Conservation Officer Service (COS), the incident 
happened shortly after 7 a.m. while the woman was walking with 
her off-leash dog through tall grass. The bear bit and scratched her 
before backing off. Her dog was not injured.
Conservation officers interviewed the victim and examined the site, 
but did not see a bear in the area. Investigators determined the 
attack was defensive in nature, likely the result of a surprise 
encounter in dense brush. There had been no reports of aggressive 
bear behaviour in the area before the incident.
Given the circumstances and the property’s proximity to 
forested land, the COS said there are no plans to capture 
or kill the bear. Officers will continue to monitor the area.
The COS reminded residents to take precautions when in 
bear country, such as making noise, keeping pets leashed, 
and being alert in areas with thick vegetation. People are 
also urged to secure attractants like garbage, pet food, 
and birdseed.
Bear encounters and aggressive behaviour can be 
reported to the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) 
line at 1-877-952-7277.
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Pemberton as a woman is injured in a 
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