Bear chases mountain bikers, prompting warning to stay off western Mt. Seymour trails
A video captures a black bear chasing three mountain bikers down a double black diamond trail on Mount Seymour. People being asked to avoid the dozens of popular trails in the area to give the bear space. David Zura reports.
Posted October 3, 2019 7:09 pm.
Last Updated October 3, 2019 7:26 pm.
NORTH SHORE (NEWS 1130) — After a black bear chased three mountain bikers for a kilometer down a steep trail Tuesday, people are being asked to stay away from the area.
The North Shore Mountain Bike Association says riders should avoid the western flank of Mount Seymour off the Hyannis access.
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It includes many of the most popular trails on the North Shore, and is also a popular hiking area.
The trail groups says the bear needs “needs some space during this pre-winter period if he’s going to survive his biggest threat; humans.”
