Bear kills worker at uranium mining company's facility in Canada
Summary
A 27-year-old man was killed by a black bear while working at a uranium exploration site in northern Saskatchewan, Canada. The bear was put down at the scene, and authorities are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- The attack occurred about 53 miles northeast of Points North Landing in central Saskatchewan.
- The victim was an independent contractor for UraniumX Discovery Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company.
- The black bear was euthanized by a civilian before officials arrived on site.
- The bear’s body was sent to a veterinary college for examination.
- UraniumX paused all field work at their Zoo Bay property following the attack.
- The provincial Ministry of Community Safety reminded the public to avoid attracting bears with food.
- Fatal bear attacks are rare in Saskatchewan; the last one happened six years ago.
- Experts say more human-bear encounters are occurring as people move into bear habitats.
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