Via DNRR:
The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR) has completed its investigation into the incident that occurred on August 26 on the Shearwater Flyer Trail in Cole Harbour, concluding that it was not a bear or any other wildlife attack.
After conducting a thorough investigation, DNRR announced today that the evidence does not support the initial concerns that the injuries sustained by a person on the trail were the result of a wildlife encounter. As a result of this conclusion, the bear traps that had been placed as a precaution are removed, and the trail was reopened today.
In a series of tweets, DNRR stated, “The bear traps are being removed, and the trail will be reopened by 3 pm. DNRR’s role and work—which is to investigate a potential wildlife attack—has now concluded.”
The Department also emphasized that it cannot speculate on what might have caused the injuries, suggesting that any further investigation into the cause would be the responsibility of law enforcement agencies.
“The Department cannot speculate on what may or may not have happened outside of a potential wildlife attack; police would need to speak to how the person sustained injuries,” DNRR said in another tweet. While details about the injured person and the nature of their injuries have not been disclosed, DNRR had earlier confirmed that a person had indeed sustained injuries on the trail.
For privacy reasons, no further information about the incident or the individual’s condition has been released.