Police issue warning after two close wildlife encounters in Maple Ridge area

MAPLE RIDGE — Ridge Meadows RCMP are urging residents to stay bear – and generally wildlife – aware after two recent encounters left a person and a pet injured.Yesterday, June 12, police responded to an incident involving a resident and a bear, which resulted in the individual sustaining minor injuries. On June 10, an incident between an aggressive coyote and a resident led to the person’s dog getting bitten.To protect wildlife and the community, police are reminding the