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One person is recovering after being attacked by a bear.
The attack took place inside a camp in a remote area of Wabakimi Provincial Park Tuesday morning.
OPP say the animal was gone by the time emergency crews arrived on scene.
The person was transported to hospital with what is described as non-life threatening injuries.
The #ArmstrongOPP and #SuperiorNorthEMS responded to a bear attack at an outpost on #Smoothrocklake this morning. The victim was successfully evacuated out with non life-threatening injuries. ^KA
Posted by Ontario Provincial Police – North West Region on Wednesday, June 12, 2024
OPP are using the incident to remind residents to use extreme caution when encountering bears and other wildlife.
If a black bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety and exhibits threatening or aggressive behaviour, call 911.
In non-emergency situations, call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327
The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from April 1 to November 30.
