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A hunter was mauled by a grizzly bear south of Cochrane, Alberta, on Thursday, with his partner shooting the bear, which is believed to be dead. The man in his 30s was airlifted from the Springbank area but survived, according to Alberta Fish and Wildlife. Bear safety expert Kim Titchener noted that such incidents are common during hunting season, emphasizing the need for better safety practices. The mauling highlights the ongoing presence of bears as they prepare for hibernation, and DNA samples will be collected to confirm the bear involved in the attack.
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