Man Injured Following Bear Attack

The sacrifice of his sister’s miniature schnauzer has allowed a Thunder Bay man to survive two attacks by a black bear in Sandbar Provincial Park, north of Ignace.
The attack occurred Saturday when 42-year-old Trevor Miller was out for a walk with two dogs.
Miller decided to stop near the water to take a break, where he was attacked from behind by a mature black bear.
Miller was able to get away and was forced to wait in the water.
The bear eventually walked away, Miller felt he was safe and exited the water and attempted to walk back to his camp site.
The bear attacked the man again at which point the schnauzer attempted to protect him and fend off the bear.
The bear ran off with the dog and Miller managed to safely get away and make his way to the park ranger station.
The bear was caught in a live trap Monday morning.
The trails surrounding the park remain closed.
Miller was treated for injuries and released from Dryden Hospital.