Couple and their dog killed by bear in Banff National Park experienced in outdoors: friend
Parks Canada says the team encountered a grizzly bear displaying aggressive behaviour and killed the bear to further protect the public
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Parks Canada says the team encountered a grizzly bear displaying aggressive behaviour and killed the bear to further protect the public
Kim Titchener, who has a company called Bear Safety and More, says both the couple and their dog died in the backcountry on the weekend.
BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA, CANADA — Grizzly bear experts say fatal attacks are extremely rare, but it's always a risk when people venture into the wilderness.
“This is a tragic situation and out of respect for the victims and their families, Parks Canada has a responsibility to ensure information is confirmed and accurate before releasing it publicly.”
Comment on this storyCommentA pair of "aggressive" grizzly bears were attacked and killed in Canada's Banff National Park, officials said