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Rescued Bear Recovers After Road Collision Trauma
28 Sep
Summary
- Bear found injured on Aspdin Road near Hekkla, Ontario.
- Sanctuary staff rescued the bear using a syringe pole.
- X-rays revealed head trauma, dislocated paw, and fractured snout.
A black bear sustained critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Aspdin Road near Hekkla, Ontario. A staff member from the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary discovered the injured animal, which had initially fled into the woods.
A four-person team from the sanctuary eventually located and sedated the bear using a syringe pole. The animal was then transported to the sanctuary for immediate care.
Diagnostic imaging revealed that the bear suffered from head trauma, a dislocated hind paw, and a fracture to her snout. She was also noted to be underweight for her age, raising concerns about her winter survival.
The bear is currently being treated at the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Staff anticipate her eventual release back into the wild once she has healed and regained her strength and weight, though no specific timeline has been set.
