The National Parks Administration of the Government of Canada announced in a statement that two people were found dead after being attacked by a grizzly bear in Banff National Park in Alberta. The administration added in its statement on Saturday evening that it received a late-night alert from a GPS device indicating a bear attack occurring within Banff National Park at the Red Deer River Valley, west of the Ya Ha Tinda Ranch area.
It stated that the weather conditions at that time did not allow for the use of helicopters, prompting the emergency team to travel by land throughout the night until they reached the site. The team arrived at the location early on Sunday morning, where they discovered the deaths of two individuals. The administration noted that the team subsequently carried out a humane kill of the bear after it displayed aggressive behavior.
Furthermore, it was decided to close the area surrounding the Red Deer and Panther Valleys until further notice. Banff National Park attracts over four million visitors each year and is home to both grizzly and black bears.
