University of Calgary senior instructor killed in suspected bear attack near Waiparous
CALGARY -- The University of Calgary community is mourning the loss of a senior instructor called "a friend to all, and brother to many." Dr. David Lertzman was killed Tuesday in a suspected bear attack while out jogging near his home in Waiparous, Alta., northwest of Calgary. Cochrane RCMP was notified of a missing person just before midnight Tuesday when Lertzman's wife called to say he had gone for a run about 6 p.m. and not returned. A search was then launched involving a helicopter and a police dog. Just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, he was found deceased just off Moss Trail, which has...
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