A reminder that it’s not always safe the head into the woods these days.
Thursday morning just after 11:00, a 69-year-old man was attacked by a bear in the Kenora area on Rice Lake Road.
The man received non-life threatening injuries.
While he was en route to the hospital, he revealed that he was attacked by a black bear while walking.
The officers killed the bear believed to be responsible for the attack.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is continuing their investigation, but the public is asked to use extreme caution when they encounter a bear.
If you witness a bear call Bear Wise at 1-866-514-2327 or 911 for emergencies.
Non-emergency encounters include:
-roams and checks garbage
-breaks into shed where garbage or food is stored
-pulls down bird feeder
-moves through back yard
Emergency situations include:
-enters a school yard
-enters or tries to enter a residence
-wanders into public gathering
-stalks people and lingers
-kills livestock/pets
