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CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Mountain biker attacked by cougar near Squamish, B.C., prompting public warning
FILE: A cougar is seen off the Rubble Creek Trail on June 8, 2025. (Credit: TikTok/@maxwellstobbe) Authorities have issued a public warning after a man was attacked by a cougar near Squamish, B.C., this week. The attack happened around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, while the man was mountain biking along Brohm Ridge, in the Alpine Capone area, according to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service. 'The cougar made contact and continued to follow him down the trail,' the BCCOS said Friday, in a social media post. The wildcat pursued the mountain biker for approximately 20 minutes before he was able to scare the animal away. 'The man, who was walking backwards holding his bike, managed to throw rocks at the cougar, which disengaged,' the BCCOS said. Related: B.C. hiker describes 'terrifying' encounter with cougar on popular trail near Whistler Conservation officers are urging the public to avoid the area for now, and have been working with local officials and outdoor associations to spread the word about the attack. The BCCOS noted the incident happened near Garibaldi Provincial Park, where trails were closed earlier this summer due to aggressive cougar activity. Officers are currently 'unable to confirm if this incident is linked to one of the cougars involved' in the previous scare, the BCCOS said. Hikers, bikers and others heading outdoors for recreation can help avoid cougar encounters
CBC
4 days ago
- CBC
Another cougar warning issued after mountain biker attacked near Squamish, B.C.
A cougar that attacked a mountain biker near Squamish and Garibaldi Provincial Park Thursday evening has prompted the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (COS) to issue a warning to the public to avoid the area. COS says the man was cycling in the Alpine Capone area along Brohm Ridge at 6:30 p.m. when the cougar began to "pursue" him. "The cougar made contact and continued to follow him down the trail for approximately 20 minutes. The man, who was walking backwards holding his bike, managed to throw rocks at the cougar, which disengaged," said a statement from COS. The man received minor injuries. The incident happened near the location where aggressive cougar activity led to t rails being closed earlier this summer. COS says it is unable to confirm if the same animal is involved. People are being asked to take precautions to avoid cougar encounters by staying in groups, making noise, keeping pets on a leash and carrying bear spray. B.C. closes trails and campgrounds over cougar encounters 1 month ago B.C. conservation officials have closed some popular hiking trails and campgrounds over increased encounters with cougars, including parts of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, as officers track the animals' movements north through the resort.
