Hiker Bit by Bear Near Whistler | Vancouver News

A hiker was bitten by a bear near Whistler last Friday, sparking an urgent response from conservation officers, RCMP, and search and rescue. Though not life-threatening, the injuries were serious enough to require immediate medical attention and an airlift to hospital. Authorities have shut down the trail area for investigation and are urging hikers to stay away — safety first as they piece together what happened. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e65bccb174f8fe0