Worker injured in bear attack at Base Plant
A worker at Suncor's Base Plant was taken to hospital after being attacked by a bear on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The company has confirmed they were released a few hours later.
Suncor's base plant with upgraders in the oilsands in Fort McMurray Alta, on Monday June 13, 2017. New federal research suggests greenhouse gas emissions from the oilsands may be significantly underestimated, adding to a growing pile of studies that say our understanding of what is going into the atmosphere is incomplete. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Suncor Energy has confirmed one person has been injured in a bear attack at Base Plant.
Spokesman Leithan Slade said the incident occurred on May 6, 2023, at 8 p.m.
He added the victim was taken to hospital for treatment and then released a few hours later.
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Slade said a full investigation is underway and wildlife management company, Bear Scare, is on site monitoring high-priority locations.
No word if the injured worker was employed by Suncor or a contractor.
On May 7, 2014, a Suncor worker was killed in a bear attack while working near Fort McMurray.
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With files from The Canadian Press