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Woman injured after bear attack in park outside Whistler: B.C. conservation officers
The woman was flown to hospital with severe leg injuries as officers killed an adult male black bear and closed trail access.
- On Friday, a woman was airlifted to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a bear attack in the backcountry near Whistler, B.C., when three hikers encountered two bears near Conflict Lake.
- Whistler Search and Rescue president Brad Sills assisted in the helicopter evacuation, noting the region is known grizzly habitat where hikers must maintain constant noise for safety.
- The Conservation Officer Service responded alongside Squamish RCMP and Whistler Search and Rescue, killing an adult male black bear found at the site due to safety concerns.
- Conservation officers returned to the Callaghan Conservancy on Saturday to continue their investigation, though authorities have not confirmed whether a black bear or grizzly was responsible.
- B.C. Parks has closed all trail access in the area while the investigation continues, urging hikers to stay away from the vicinity of the Callaghan Conservancy.
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