A dog is dead following a black bear attack in Jasper National Park on Saturday, Parks Canada says.
A set of park visitors were walking their 2 dogs on Wabasso Lake path when the bear approached them and assaulted among the dogs, the firm said in a Sunday Facebook post, including that the hikers utilized bear spray to attempt to hinder the wild animal.
“Parks Canada staff are using patrols, wildlife cameras and a bear trap to try and locate the bear involved,” the firm said prior to using acknowledgements to the family pet owners included. “This is a sad reminder that all pets should be kept under control and on-leash at all times within a national park.”
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Human-wildlife dispute professionals reacted to the occurrence and closed the routes in the location while examining, Parks Canada said, consisting of Wabasso Lake, Valley of the Five Lakes and other informal routes close by.
To remain safe on routes, Parks Canada likewise advises visitors to be knowledgeable about their environments, travel in groups, make sounds and bring bear spray (understanding how to utilize it).
Park visitors can report uncommon bear behaviour to Parks Canada Dispatch at 780-852-6155.
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