Another bear spray attack in Bridge City occurred Sunday afternoon.

Saskatoon Police were called to the 200 block of Nesbitt Crescent around 4 p.m.

In a news release, officers found a man and woman who had received the effects of bear spray.

“Two suspicious vehicles followed the victims to Nesbitt Crescent before exiting the vehicles and discharging bear repellent.” Police searched the area, believing the suspects were heading north, but did not locate them.

Medical treatment was provided on scene by the Saskatoon Fire Department and Medavie Health Services West.

The agents believe that “the victims and suspects know each other”.

Learn more:

Earlier this year, the provincial government announced new regulations aimed at reducing the number of criminal incidents involving bear repellent.

The changes include regulations to restrict the possession of bear repellent in urban public spaces and a ban on modifying bear repellent in order to hide or disguise the identity of the product.

Anyone charged under the new regulations could face fines of up to $100,000.

Bear spray is a repellent containing capsaicin, a chemical found in chili peppers. The can releases a cone-shaped cloud of spray at a distance of approximately 10 m and at a speed of over 100 km/h. Capsaicin inflames the eyes and respiratory systems of animals and humans.

According to Bearwise.orgthe spray is oil based, so first aid for bear spray is to wash off the residue with soap and water, do not rub your eyes or nose, and rinse your eyes with water. clear water until irritation lessons appear. The effects usually wear off in about 45 minutes, the bear awareness site says.