Two separate bear attacks close down Squamish Estuary trails
Posted November 3, 2022 6:00 pm.
Last Updated November 4, 2022 2:58 pm.
Two surprise bear attacks in Squamish have closed down a trail network.
In a tweet, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service says that two people “received medical treatment in the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.”
The service says it believes the attacks are related, and are currently investigating.
A second attack was reported as CO’s were already en route, when a woman reported she was attacked by a bear while walking along a trail. A second bear was seen nearby.
Both women received medical treatment in hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
— BC CO Service (@_BCCOS) November 4, 2022
In an alert from The District of Squamish, it says the attacks happened Thursday morning, and involved a sow with a cub.
The service says that in the first case, one person was “jogging along a trail at 10:30 a.m., when she was attacked after coming upon two bears.”
“A second attack was reported as conservation officers were already en route, when a woman reported she was attacked by a bear while walking along a trail. A second bear was seen nearby,” it explained.
The Squamish Estuary trail network, which includes several hiking trails, has since been closed.
Map of trails closed at the Squamish Estuary trail network. (Photo courtesy of The District of Squamish)
WILDLIFE ALERT: The Squamish Estuary trail network (Wildlife Management Area) has been closed following two separate surprise attacks involving individuals and a sow with a cub this morning. https://t.co/6EFfzYlcdn~~
— District of Squamish (@Squamishtown) November 3, 2022
CityNews has reached out to Squamish RCMP, and the B.C. Conservation Officer Service for comment.
