Practise bear safety, officials urge public after 'extremely rare' attack in northwestern Ontario
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![Canada's financial intelligence agency is stepping up the fight against the illicit wildlife trade by taking aim at the criminals who reap big profits from the global racket. The alert says Canadian bears are poached for their bile, claws and paws, which reap large sums on the traditional medicine market at home and abroad. A black bear is seen near Lake Louise, Alta., in June 2020. A closeup of a black bear in a meadow.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6733214.1675269483!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/wildlife-trafficking-20230131.jpg)
A recent bear attack in northwestern Ontario has stirred discussions around bear safety. Officials say such incidents are rare but people should still take appropriate safety measures.