US EditionMountain Biker Attacked by Cougar Near Squamish, B.C., Prompting Public Warning
NEAR SQUAMISH, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 8 – The cougar pursued the biker for 20 minutes, causing minor injuries amid ongoing cougar activity that led to trail closures earlier this summer, officials said.
- On Aug. 7, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service is investigating a cougar contact on a mountain biker near Squamish, with the incident reported Friday morning.
- The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said it remains unclear whether Thursday’s cougar is linked to earlier aggressive reports that led to trail closures in Garibaldi Provincial Park and Whistler-Blackcomb.
- According to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, the cougar made contact and chased the man for about 20 minutes, and he threw rocks until it backed off.
- Amid the recent cougar incident, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service is working with local groups to alert the community and advises outdoor public to travel in groups, make noise, leash pets and carry bear spray.
- Officials are working with local government and outdoor recreation groups to raise awareness of cougar risks near Squamish, with safety info at WildSafeBC.com and sightings reported to the RAPP line.
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