SQUAMISH — The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says a bear that attacked a woman on a trail in the community of Squamish will not be captured or put down.

Officials say an investigation has determined that Friday’s attack was “defensive in nature.”

Officials say Friday's attack was 'defensive in nature' after the woman's dog went into thick brush near the bear, which had cubs{ai:summary}<p>In Squamish, a bear attack deemed defensive by officials. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service won't capture or euthanize the animal. #outdoors</p>

Bear that attacked B.C. woman won’t be put down, officials say

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