The Conservation Officer Service responded to an unprovoked bear attack in the Merrill Park area Sunday afternoon, which resulted in a man receiving scratches from a sow, protecting her cub. The man and a woman were walking in the trails and the sow charged the couple as soon as she saw them. The man's injuries are fortunately not serious. 

 

Traps have been set in the area.  Access to the trails and Merrill Park have been temporarily closed until further notice. Please stay clear of the area, and thank you for your cooperation. 

Bears are out and active in our community. Please report all bear sightings to the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277) so they can track the bears' whereabouts and behaviours. 

Please visit Squamish.ca for information on what to do when out on the trails, and how to avoid attracting bears to your property. For more information, visit www.wildsafebc.com .