British Columbia
Conservation officials are investigating after a tree planter was attacked by a bear in northeastern British Columbia
Officials are trying to determine if a black bear or grizzly bear was involved and why the attack took place
The Canadian Press · Posted: Jul 7, 2023 9:39 am EDT | Last update: 2 hours ago
A black bear can be seen in an undated photo. The BC Conservation Officer Service is investigating whether it was a black bear or a grizzly bear that attacked a tree planter near Tumbler Ridge, BC on Thursday. (Becky Bohrer/The Associated Press)
Conservation officials are investigating after a tree planter was attacked by a bear in northeastern British Columbia
A brief statement from the Conservation Officer Service said the attack took place near Tumbler Ridge on Thursday.
The service said the victim was flown to a hospital in Prince George but more information on the severity of his injuries was not immediately available.
Four conservation officers were tasked with investigating the attack. They will try to track the bear and find out if it was a black bear or a grizzly bear.
They will also work to find out why the animal might have attacked the worker.
CBC News has contacted BC Emergency Health Services for more information.
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