Bear attacks three-year-old girl playing on deck outside home in Maple Ridge, B.C.
MAPLE RIDGE — A young girl is in hospital after police and conservation officials say she was attacked by a bear outside her family's home in a city east of Vancouver.
A three-year-old girl from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, is currently hospitalized after being attacked by a bear outside her family's home. According to police and conservation officials, the incident occurred shortly before noon on Sunday while the child was playing on her family's backyard deck. An adult black bear is believed to be responsible for the attack.
A nearby parent intervened and chased the bear away, leading to the child's airlift to BC Children's Hospital. Her injuries are described as non-life-threatening. Police and conservation officials report that the bear returned to the home and the immediate area multiple times, prompting officers to shoot the bear due to its aggressive behavior.
The bear ultimately ran off into a wooded area. A predator attack team has been deployed to the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. The public in the surrounding area is advised to stay indoors and remain vigilant. The Canadian Press is monitoring the situation and will share further updates as they become available.
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