(FOLEYET) – The Foleyet OPP received a report of a bear attack that occurred yesterday (June 9th) in the vicinity of Vimy Creek, near the Ground hog River.
A biologist completing surveying work in the area reports that he was approached by a large black bear repeatedly for a period of nearly 40 minutes yesterday.
The predatory actions of the bear were suppressed by the use of bear spray but the bear continued to return to the man on a number of occasions.
The man managed to reach his truck without injury and attended the OPP detachment to report the incident.
The OPP are working with the MNR in regards to this event.
The OPP is urging persons attending the Kukatush Road area in Reese Township for work, fishing, or recreation to be particularly wary of bear activity.
The predatory actions of bears in certain situations can be highly unpredictable.
Caution is recommended when anyone is venturing into the forest in this area.
Consulting the “bear wise†section of the MNR website at www.bears.mnr.gov.on.ca or by calling 1-866-514-2327 will provide useful safety advice about bears.
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(FOLEYET) The Foleyet OPP received a report of a bear attack that occurred yesterday (June 9th) in the vicinity of Vimy Creek, near the Ground hog River.
A biologist completing surveying work in the area reports that he was approached by a large black bear repeatedly for a period of nearly 40 minutes yesterday.
The predatory actions of the bear were suppressed by the use of bear spray but the bear continued to return to the man on a number of occasions.
The man managed to reach his truck without injury and attended the OPP detachment to report the incident.
The OPP are working with the MNR in regards to this event.
The OPP is urging persons attending the Kukatush Road area in Reese Township for work, fishing, or recreation to be particularly wary of bear activity.
The predatory actions of bears in certain situations can be highly unpredictable.
Caution is recommended when anyone is venturing into the forest in this area.
Consulting the “bear wise†section of the MNR website at www.bears.mnr.gov.on.ca or by calling 1-866-514-2327 will provide useful safety advice about bears.
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UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR NETS SEVERAL CHARGES FOR LOCAL MALE
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – June 9th, 2013 at approximately 9:30 a.m. the East Algoma OPP received a call regarding a possible assault.
Police spoke to the victim and learned that the suspect was walking his dog when he allegedly spit on a vehicle. The victim advised the suspect that this was unacceptable behaviour; the suspect then pushed and threatened the victim.
Charged with the following is Shawn TALLIS (29) of Elliot Lake.
Assault
Intimidation
Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
The accused is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on August 6, 2013