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After checking that it monitored small town media, I asked Google's A.I. module, called "Gemini", for its take on the bear scene. The links that the A.I. returned were to stuff like CTV News and the CBC; I've included a couple of them, chosen at random. Note that Boardhost did not "smoothly" accept Gemini's "stock" output and despite my best efforts I can see BBCode in my post... sorry about that. Even funkier, I am using Mozilla Firefox in Windows 10 and there is now a Gemini overlay between my screen and Boardhost!
Remember that A.I.'s can make mistakes. - Roman
Sault Ste. Marie Bear Attack Marks a Serious Incident
Otherwise, a Quiet Year for Bear Encounters in Algonquin Park
A harrowing black bear attack in Sault Ste. Marie in late August has been the most significant and widely reported incident of its kind in Ontario this year. The event, which sent two women to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, stands in contrast to a relatively uneventful year for aggressive bear encounters within Algonquin Provincial Park.
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On the evening of Wednesday, August 27, 2025, two women were walking their dogs on a rural trail near Peoples Road and Fifth Line East in Sault Ste. Marie when they inadvertently came between a mother black bear and her cubs. The sow attacked the women in a defensive manner. The incident prompted a significant response from local police and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), who are managing the situation. As of late August, the bear had not been located. This incident has served as a stark reminder for the public to exercise caution in areas with bear populations, particularly when with dogs, which can sometimes provoke defensive reactions from bears. Authorities have reiterated "Bear Wise" safety protocols, including keeping dogs leashed, making noise while hiking, and properly managing food and garbage attractants.
Situation in Algonquin Provincial Park
In contrast to the serious event in Sault Ste. Marie, there have been no similarly noteworthy or publicly reported black bear attacks or major incidents in Algonquin Provincial Park during the 2025 season. While sightings of black bears are a regular occurrence for some visitors to the vast park, and "nuisance bear" activity at campsites is managed by park staff as a matter of routine, there have been no widespread alerts or reports of aggressive encounters causing injury.
Algonquin Park is home to a healthy black bear population, estimated to be around 2,000 individuals. Park officials and organizations like The Friends of Algonquin Park continue to emphasize proactive safety measures to prevent negative human-bear interactions. These measures are focused on proper food storage in the backcountry and in developed campgrounds, maintaining clean campsites, and giving wildlife ample space.
Official advisories for Algonquin Park in 2025 have centered on other environmental factors such as low water levels on certain river routes, fire bans during dry periods, and temporary trail or facility closures for maintenance.8
Historically, serious black bear attacks in Algonquin Park are extremely rare. The last fatal encounter was in 1991. The park's long-standing focus on visitor education and strict wildlife management protocols are credited with maintaining a relatively safe environment for both people and bears.
In summary, while Ontario has seen a very serious bear attack in Sault Ste. Marie this year, Algonquin Park has not experienced any comparable incidents, with the focus remaining on preventative safety measures to ensure the continued coexistence of visitors and the park's resident black bear population.
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