Residents in the Madden are being urged to stay vigilant after a grizzly bear attack left one person seriously injured, three years after the same bear killed another person.Fish and Wildlife officials are now actively hunting the bear.The recent incident, which took place Sunday, involved a female grizzly bear accompanied by her sub-adult cubs. The individual was in a forested area near Madden, 45 km north of Calgary, when the attack occurred, suffering serious but non-life-threatening injuries.Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES) responded to the report from the RCMP and, through DNA analysis, linked the same bear to a fatal attack in 2021 near Waiparous.In an effort to locate the bear, FWES has deployed low-flying aircraft, set multiple traps, and increased patrols in the area. Residents between Lochend Rd. and Hwy. 22 are being asked to report any sightings of the female grizzly and her cubs to the Report-A-Poacher hotline at 1-800-642-3200.Fish and Wildlife officials are also advising anyone in the area to take precautions when outdoors, including carrying bear spray and making noise to avoid surprising wildlife. "We encourage all Albertans to stay aware and take safety measures," FWES advised, directing people to Alberta's BearSmart page for further guidance.
Residents in the Madden are being urged to stay vigilant after a grizzly bear attack left one person seriously injured, three years after the same bear killed another person.Fish and Wildlife officials are now actively hunting the bear.The recent incident, which took place Sunday, involved a female grizzly bear accompanied by her sub-adult cubs. The individual was in a forested area near Madden, 45 km north of Calgary, when the attack occurred, suffering serious but non-life-threatening injuries.Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES) responded to the report from the RCMP and, through DNA analysis, linked the same bear to a fatal attack in 2021 near Waiparous.In an effort to locate the bear, FWES has deployed low-flying aircraft, set multiple traps, and increased patrols in the area. Residents between Lochend Rd. and Hwy. 22 are being asked to report any sightings of the female grizzly and her cubs to the Report-A-Poacher hotline at 1-800-642-3200.Fish and Wildlife officials are also advising anyone in the area to take precautions when outdoors, including carrying bear spray and making noise to avoid surprising wildlife. "We encourage all Albertans to stay aware and take safety measures," FWES advised, directing people to Alberta's BearSmart page for further guidance.
