Woman injured in bear attack near Whistler

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A woman was injured in a bear attack in the backcountry outside Whistler on Friday evening.

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The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says at about 5 p.m., a group of three hikers encountered two bears near Conflict Lake, in the Callaghan Conservancy. A woman was attacked by one of the bears before it stopped.

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Conservation officers have not yet confirmed whether the woman was attacked by a black bear or grizzly bear.

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The B.C. COS predator attack team, Squamish RCMP officers and Squamish Search and Rescue members flew to the site by helicopter.

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The woman received first aid on site and was transported via helicopter to hospital, where she received medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the COS.

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Conservation officers are returning to the site Saturday to continue their investigation.

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Trail access in the area has been closed and signage is posted. Conservation officers are asking people to respect the closure for their own safety and avoid the area.

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