Overview

• A black bear attacked a woman walking her leashed dog in Whistler's Kadenwood neighbourhood on the evening of April 28, 2025.
• The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being knocked to the ground and bitten and was transported to a hospital for medical care.
• Conservation Officers, along with police, firefighters, and paramedics, responded to the scene to manage the situation.
• The bear, located nearby and identified based on witness descriptions, was euthanized due to immediate public safety concerns.
• The Conservation Officer Service has opened an investigation into the circumstances of the attack, with public safety and wildlife management remaining key priorities.