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The B.C. Conservation Officer Service will not locate and euthanize a black bear that attacked a jogger in Salmon Arm on Tuesday.
According to a COS statement released Wednesday afternoon, investigators have determined that the jogger was the victim of a surprise defensive attack.
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The woman was jogging near 50 Ave. SW at around 11 a.m. on Nov. 21 when she was knocked down by a black bear, shaken and then bitten. The bear fled the scene and the woman went to hospital with minor injuries.
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“The COS investigation, which included canvassing the attack site, examining physical evidence, and interviewing the victim indicates the bear was likely startled and reacted defensively before running away. The site is in the vicinity of private property, including farmland,” the statement read.
“Due to the nature of the attack and location, Conservation Officers believe the risk to public safety is low and are not taking any action to capture or kill the bear. Signage remains in the area and officers will monitor bear activity and respond as necessary to ensure public safety.”
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