Aggressive Bear Still On The Loose At Popular North Vancouver Park

Lynn Headwaters Regional Park

Photo: Metro Vancouver / Facebook

The public is being advised to avoid a section of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park because of an aggressive black bear that’s still on the loose.

According David Karn at the Ministry of Environment, a runner was chased by a bear Thursday morning. The same bear even killed a dog last week and has been seen following people.

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Both the Varley and Connector trails are back open to the public. However, the area is still under an Aggressive Bear Alert.

A trap has been put in place to capture the bear, which will then be euthanized according to the Ministry of Environment.

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Precautions To Take

“If you do hike in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, it’s probably best to hike in a group for the time being” said the Metro Vancouver Regional District in a Facebook post. “Also, remember to leash your dog and keep children close”.

If you do encounter a bear, call the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1-877-952-7277.

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