by Caitlin Snow
In a turn of events, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR), there was no bear or wildlife attack on a popular Halifax-area trail.
It comes after DNRR confirmed reports that a person was on the Shearwater Flyer Trail Sunday night, closing the section of the trail off between Bissett and Caldwell roads, Monday.
The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables closed a section of the Shearwater Flyer Trail.
Photo: Jacob Moore/Acadia Broadcasting
In addition, bear traps were set as they looked for evidence.
In an emailed statement to our newsroom the department says they conducted a thorough investigation.
“DNRR set up an incident management team, including staff, conservation officers, a DNRR helicopter, and partnered with local law enforcement to thoroughly investigate the matter and no confirming evidence was found at the scene.”
The Department says they cannot speculate on what may have happened outside of a potential wildlife attack, that would be handled by police.
DNRR says the traps will now be removed, and by 3 p.m. the trail will be reopened.
