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Rare, but these things happen. A couple and their dog were killed by a grizzly in banff national park. They were apparently on a long hiking trek when it happened.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/02/canada-deadly-bear-attack-banff-national-park
The crazy thing is the timing. This is normally the time bears are stocking up for hibernation. If they are short on food supplies and really hungry, they will try and eat whatever easy prey they can find. Their temperament around this time is no doubt on edge.
I'll never understand why people risk it and hike/camp when bears, especially grizzlies are the most likely to attack.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/02/canada-deadly-bear-attack-banff-national-park
The crazy thing is the timing. This is normally the time bears are stocking up for hibernation. If they are short on food supplies and really hungry, they will try and eat whatever easy prey they can find. Their temperament around this time is no doubt on edge.
I'll never understand why people risk it and hike/camp when bears, especially grizzlies are the most likely to attack.
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