Possible bear attack closes part of Halifax-area trail, DNR investigating
Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources said it was investigating a possible bear attack Monday as it warned the public to stay away from a Halifax-area trail.
In a post on X, the department described the incident as “an unconfirmed bear attack,” and said staff were on site at the Shearwater Flyer trail in Eastern Passage.
It said a section of the trail between Bissett and Caldwell roads was closed as a result.
“It’s too early to say anything definitive, but we will provide updates as they are confirmed,” the post said.
A section of the Shearwater Flyer trail is closed from Bisset Rd to Caldwell Rd. Do not enter the trail. DNRR staff are on-site investigating an unconfirmed bear attack. It’s too early to say anything definitive, but we will provide updates as they are confirmed.
—@NS_DNRR
EHS confirmed in an email that it responded to a call in the area Monday morning and “provided care and on-scene co-ordination.”
Gord Peckham, senior manager of ground operations for EHS, said no patient details would be released due to privacy laws.
RCMP directed questions about the incident to the Natural Resources Department.
A barricade installed at an entrance to the trail Monday warned of a bear in the area, and advised people to “make loud noises, keep children close, leash your dog.”
Nova Scotia Tourism describes the Shearwater Flyer trail online as an 8.5-kilometre “inland gravel trail through lush forest with some marsh areas.” It says the trail is popular with hikers, cyclists and bird-watchers.
