A black bear a woman who was gardening in Conquitlam, BC  yesterday. Various reports indicate the bear attacked without provocation and the woman escaped to call 911 with non-life threatening injuries. She is recovering with several bites to her body. A man who was driving by at the time of the attack through rocks at the bear to also help scare it away. You can read more details about the attack from the following websites:

National Post – Bear attacks B.C. woman gardening at home

Vancouver Sun – Woman attacked by black bear in Coquitlam

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