Bear chases cyclist in Orillia

Posted June 9, 2010 1:03 pm.

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ORILLIA, Ont. – An Orillia cyclist is the latest person to be chased by a bear.

Police said the woman was riding her bike when a 135 kilogram bear charged from the tree line.

The woman called 911 on her cell phone during the chase. She was able to flag down a passing motorist and get in the car. The bear ran off shortly after the near attack.

Late last month, a man had to be airlifted to hospital after he was mauled by a bear north of Orillia.

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