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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wildfire fighter attacked by grizzly bear while on the job in northern B.C.
A B.C. wildfire fighter was scratched and bitten by a grizzly bear while on the job Friday, the B.C. Wildfire Service says. It happened Friday morning at the Summit Lake fire, about 110 kilometres west of Fort Nelson, in the province's far northeast, said B.C. Wildfire information assistant Emily Baker. "A crew leader was scouting ahead of the group and encountered a mother grizzly bear with two cubs," she said. "In a matter of seconds, the mother bear charged the individual." She said the crew leader used a "hand tool" to fight off the bear while yelling for help, and other crew members ran to the scene while running chainsaws and yelling in order to scare the bear off. The victim was airlifted to hospital with "fairly minor injuries" and has since been released, she said. Bear won't be destroyed Conservation officers say they interviewed the man and a witness, deeming the attack was in a remote location and "defensive in nature," and the service will therefore not try to capture or kill the animal. According to WildSafeBC, grizzly attacks are rare but can be fatal, though there is an average of fewer than one fatal attack in B.C. every five years. The service says that, unlike black bears, who are more likely to retreat from a perceived threat, grizzlies evolved in a treeless environment that has led to them attacking when they feel unsafe. The service recommends making noise while hiking in grizzly habitats in an attempt to avoid surprising them. Parks Canada says if a grizzly bear does attack, the reaction should depend on whether the animal is defensive or not. If it's defensive, for example, it's protecting its young, Parks Canada says you should: Appear non-threatening and speak in a calm voice. If the bear stops advancing, start slowly moving away. If it keeps coming closer, stand your ground, keep talking, and use bear spray. If the bear makes contact, fall on the ground, play dead and wait for the bear to leave. If it's not defensive, potentially looking at you as prey, looking at you intently with ears up, Parks Canada suggests: Speak in a firm voice and move out of the bear's path. If it follows you, stop and stand your ground. Make lots of loud noise. Act aggressively; try to intimidate the bear. If it gets close, use bear spray.
CBC
08-07-2025
- General
- CBC
Wildfire fighter attacked by grizzly bear while on the job in northern B.C.
A B.C. wildfire fighter was scratched and bitten by a grizzly bear while on the job Friday, the B.C. Wildfire Service says. It happened Friday morning at the Summit Lake fire, about 110 kilometres west of Fort Nelson, in the province's far northeast, said B.C. Wildfire information assistant Emily Baker. "A crew leader was scouting ahead of the group and encountered a mother grizzly bear with two cubs," she said. "In a matter of seconds, the mother bear charged the individual." She said the crew leader used a "hand tool" to fight off the bear while yelling for help, and other crew members ran to the scene while running chainsaws and yelling in order to scare the bear off. The victim was airlifted to hospital with "fairly minor injuries" and has since been released, she said. Bear won't be destroyed Conservation officers say they interviewed the man and a witness, deeming the attack was in a remote location and "defensive in nature," and the service will therefore not try to capture or kill the animal. According to WildSafeBC, grizzly attacks are rare but can be fatal, though there is an average of fewer than one fatal attack in B.C. every five years. The service says that, unlike black bears, who are more likely to retreat from a perceived threat, grizzlies evolved in a treeless environment that has led to them attacking when they feel unsafe. The service recommends making noise while hiking in grizzly habitats in an attempt to avoid surprising them. Parks Canada says if a grizzly bear does attack, the reaction should depend on whether the animal is defensive or not. If it's defensive, for example, it's protecting its young, Parks Canada says you should: Appear non-threatening and speak in a calm voice. If the bear stops advancing, start slowly moving away. If it keeps coming closer, stand your ground, keep talking, and use bear spray. If the bear makes contact, fall on the ground, play dead and wait for the bear to leave. If it's not defensive, potentially looking at you as prey, looking at you intently with ears up, Parks Canada suggests: Speak in a firm voice and move out of the bear's path. If it follows you, stop and stand your ground. Make lots of loud noise. Act aggressively; try to intimidate the bear. If it gets close, use bear spray.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kompliant Recognized in FinTech Global's 2025 DataTech50 List for Transforming Compliance and Data Management in Financial Services
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kompliant, a leading provider of intelligent compliance infrastructure for financial services, is proud to announce its inclusion in FinTech Global's 2025 DataTech50 list. The list highlights the top 50 companies worldwide that are innovating data management within the financial sector. FinTech Global, a financial research firm, selected the DataTech50 from over 400 companies based on their innovative use of technology to address data challenges in financial services. The list aims to assist senior decision-makers in identifying the most innovative companies in a crowded marketplace. Kompliant's platform offers end-to-end compliance solutions, including automated merchant onboarding, real-time underwriting, and continuous transaction monitoring. By integrating advanced data analytics and machine learning, Kompliant enables financial institutions to streamline operations, reduce risk, and enhance customer experiences. "We are honored to be recognized by FinTech Global as a leader in compliance innovation," said Emily Baker, COO of Kompliant. "This acknowledgment underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge compliance solutions that empower financial institutions to automate merchant onboarding processes and underwriting workflows." For more information about Kompliant and its services, visit About Kompliant Kompliant is a pioneer in compliance orchestration with a platform for growth-focused financial institutions. Kompliant provides intelligent automation and solutions that power commerce compliance. Kompliant's technology is designed to streamline risk management, enhance operational efficiency, and support strategic decisions through advanced data analytics. For more information, visit Media Contact:Emily Baker, emily@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kompliant
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kompliant Recognized in FinTech Global's 2025 DataTech50 List for Transforming Compliance and Data Management in Financial Services
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kompliant, a leading provider of intelligent compliance infrastructure for financial services, is proud to announce its inclusion in FinTech Global's 2025 DataTech50 list. The list highlights the top 50 companies worldwide that are innovating data management within the financial sector. FinTech Global, a financial research firm, selected the DataTech50 from over 400 companies based on their innovative use of technology to address data challenges in financial services. The list aims to assist senior decision-makers in identifying the most innovative companies in a crowded marketplace. Kompliant's platform offers end-to-end compliance solutions, including automated merchant onboarding, real-time underwriting, and continuous transaction monitoring. By integrating advanced data analytics and machine learning, Kompliant enables financial institutions to streamline operations, reduce risk, and enhance customer experiences. "We are honored to be recognized by FinTech Global as a leader in compliance innovation," said Emily Baker, COO of Kompliant. "This acknowledgment underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge compliance solutions that empower financial institutions to automate merchant onboarding processes and underwriting workflows." For more information about Kompliant and its services, visit About Kompliant Kompliant is a pioneer in compliance orchestration with a platform for growth-focused financial institutions. Kompliant provides intelligent automation and solutions that power commerce compliance. Kompliant's technology is designed to streamline risk management, enhance operational efficiency, and support strategic decisions through advanced data analytics. For more information, visit Media Contact:Emily Baker, emily@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kompliant
