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DNRR Concludes Animal attack investigation
After a thorough investigation, Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR) has concluded that the August 26 incident on the Shearwater Flyer Trail in Cole Harbour was not a bear or wildlife attack.
DNRR set up an incident management team, including staff, conservation officers, a DNRR helicopter, and partnered with local law enforcement to thoroughly investigate the matter and no confirming evidence was found at the scene.
The bear traps are being removed, and the trail will be reopened by 3pm.
DNRR’s role and work – which is to investigate a potential wildlife attack – has now concluded.
The Department cannot speculate on what may or may not have happened outside of a potential wildlife attack; police would need to speak to how the person sustained injuries.
