Wednesday, September 7, 2005

Update: CAMBRIDGE WOMAN KILLED IN BEAR ATTACK

(Missinaibi Lake Provincial Park) The Ontario Provincial Police - Superior East Detachment and the Ministry of Natural Resources are continuing to investigate a fatal bear attack which occurred yesterday (September 6th) in Missinaibi Lake Provincial Park – 80 kilometres north of Chapleau, Ontario .

The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Dr. Jacqueline PERRY from Cambridge, Ontario. Her 30-year-old husband, Marc JORDAN, was injured in the attack and is in stable condition at a Sudbury Hospital.

The couple was attacked by a black bear yesterday at their remote campsite located in the park. The bear attacked PERRY and JORDAN was attempting to assist his wife when he suffered his wounds. JORDAN was able to use a knife to stab the bear a number of times before they were able to flee the area. MNR and OPP personnel are tracking the wounded bear.

Residential Break-Ins

(Constance Lake, (Iron Bridge) Ont.) East Algoma O.P.P. received two reports on Tuesday evening of residences that had been broken into in the Constance Lake area. It appears as though thieves targeted the houses when the owners left for the day.
Sometime between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday 06 Sep. 05 person(s) unknown forced their way into the residences and rummaged through the contents of the houses.

Stolen was an undisclosed quantity of jewelry and money. Some forensic evidence was to be gathered at the scene.

Police are asking anyone with information to call them at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

East Algoma O.P.P. are again reminding homeowners to keep a close watch on your neighbourhood.
Report any suspicious activity vehicle or persons whom you think do not belong or who have no apparent valid reason for being there.

Black Bear Attack's Woman

Superior East OPP Detachment and the Ministry of Natural Resources are presently investigating a black bear attack at Missinaibi Lake Provincial Park 80 kms north of Chapleau.

At approximately 5:30 pm on the 6th of September, 2 men were hiking at the park and were confronted by a large black bear. The two men were able to fend off the bear and continued on. Approximately 45 minutes later, they came upon a male and female requiring assistance as a result of also being attacked by a black bear.

The female was killed in the attack and the male party was airlifted to St. Joseph’s hospital in Sudbury with serious lacerations. The bear is presently at large and wounded. OPP officers as well as MNR canine officers will be attending the scene in an attempt to locate the bear.
The male and female were from the Cambridge area. The investigation is continuing with more details to be released when further information is received.