Tree planter attacked by bear in Canada, airlifted to hospital
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A tree planter was airlifted to a hospital after being attacked by a bear in western Canada, authorities said Thursday.
The attack happened shortly after 3 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday near Tumbler Ridge, a small town in northeastern British Columbia, according to a statement from the province's Conservation Officer Service. The unidentified victim was transported via helicopter to a hospital in Prince George and authorities said their condition was unknown.
Four conservation officers are assessing the attack site and will "determine next steps as part of the ongoing investigation," the service said.
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