A hunter has been seriously injured after an encounter with a grizzly sow and cubs on Thursday, Oct. 2, in Fort Steele.
The individual was airlifted for medical treatment and the incident is under investigation by Conservation Officer Service (COS) Predator Attack specialists.
This is the second grizzly attack this week, with a hunter being bitten on the ankle after they were charged by a grizzly sow with a cub in Fort St James on Monday, Sept. 29.
The bear disengaged, and the hunter was able to seek medical help, with authorities deeming the incident defensive- as the mother bear was protecting its cub.
COS said this is a timely reminder for hunters and backcountry users to  make noise to alert wildlife, travel in groups, store food securely and carry bear spray—and know how to use it
If you do encounter a bear- stay calm, don’t run. Speak softly and back away slowly.
Use bear spray if the bear charges.
Learn more at https://wildsafebc.com/
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