Bear follows man, swipes at him on North Vancouver trail
Officers are advising the public to avoid the Richard Juryn trail network in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve at this time after a bear swiped at a man.
A man sustained injuries from a black bear in North Vancouver on Monday morning, reported the Conservation Officer Service (COS). The encounter occurred around 8 a.m. on the Richard Juryn Trail in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. According to the COS, the bear trailed the lone man for an unspecified duration, despite the man's efforts to deter it.
Eventually, the bear made contact with the victim, striking his leg with its paw, prompting authorities to be alerted to the scene. The COS, in collaboration with Metro Vancouver Parks, is currently advising the public to refrain from using the Richard Juryn Trail network until further notice. Signs have been erected in the vicinity to warn hikers of the potential bear presence.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Bear-related incidents should be reported to the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. Global News is encouraging readers to designate it as a preferred source on Google to access additional reporting on the story.
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