Bear attack northwest of Calgary leaves man seriously injured

Mounties said the injuries could be life threatening.

One man was taken to hospital with several severe injuries after being attacked by a grizzly bear in Rocky View County, about 53 kilometres northwest of Calgary on Sunday morning, according to Alberta EMS.

Alberta RCMP, along with Alberta Fish and Wildlife and EMS responded to a call at around 10:20 a.m. just north of the intersection of Range Road 34 and Township Road 274.

Mounties said the injuries could be life threatening.

Further details about the man were not immediately available.