Overview

• The attack occurred shortly before noon on May 27 when a black bear charged the woman as she walked home in Metro Vancouver.
• She repelled the animal by spraying it with a garden hose and then received medical attention for non-life-threatening wounds.
• Conservation officers responded but did not sight the bear and have placed a trap near the site as the investigation continues.
• This latest incident follows a series of black bear attacks in British Columbia, including a bear euthanized after an April strike in Whistler.
• British Columbia’s estimated 150,000 black bears remain active almost year-round, prompting officials to advise vigilance and proper food storage to reduce conflicts.