Index Galena Road Bear Attack Injures Snohomish County Resident
A Snohomish County woman suffered minor claw injuries in a bear encounter while taking out her trash on Tuesday morning, according to the Sultan Police Department. The victim, who lives in the 49400 block of Index Galena Road, was unexpectedly confronted by a mother bear and her cub during the incident.
The injured resident was taken to a hospital for care. The Sultan Police Department and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) launched a response to locate the animals following the morning attack.
Officers hunt for bears as police urge residents to stay indoors
Wildlife officials are searching for the mother bear and her cub to assess the situation and determine a plan. Authorities have not yet reported locating the pair.
Law enforcement issued a direct safety warning for residents in the affected area. “If you see the bear or her cub, please stay indoors and do not attempt to approach, disturb, or interact with them,” the Sultan Police Department stated.
Reporting Bear Sightings in Snohomish County
Residents who spot the bears are instructed to contact local or state agencies rather than attempting intervention. The Sultan Police Department operates a non-emergency line at 425-407-3999 for community reports.
Alternatively, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife accepts wildlife interaction reports at 360-902-2936. WDFW officials are searching for the mother bear and cub.
Details on the bear attack and emergency reporting contacts
What injuries did the victim sustain?
The victim sustained minor injuries from the bear’s claw during the confrontation outside her home on Index Galena Road and was subsequently taken to a hospital.
Which agencies are responding to the Index Galena Road incident?
The Sultan Police Department and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife are responding to the incident and searching for the bears.
Where should residents report bear sightings in Sultan?
Sightings can be reported to the Sultan Police Department non-emergency line at 425-407-3999 or directly to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at 360-902-2936.