DNA confirms grizzly attacked man near Sundre; area closed

DNA samples have confirmed the bear that mauled a man last week near Sundre was a grizzly.

Alberta Justice spokesman Brendan Cox says wildlife officers collected the samples from the man’s clothing.

The 32-year-old man was scouting in an area in the Panther River area about 60 kilometres west of Sundre when he was attacked Thursday morning.

Police have said the bear grabbed the man by the legs while he was eating breakfast.