Grizzly bear charges cyclist in Kananaskis Country, prompts closure – Calgary

Alberta Parks has issued a warning to the general public after they are saying a cyclist was charged by a grizzly bear in the Kananaskis area.

On Might 12, Alberta Parks issued an advisory, noting the incident had spurred a closure of Freeway 40 south of winter gate.

The cyclist wasn’t injured.

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Officers famous that whereas there may be an advisory in impact for the world, bears could be encountered anyplace in the Kananaskis area at any time.

Within the advisory, Alberta Parks additionally provided some ideas to assist keep away from shock encounters with bears, together with making loads of noise, travelling in teams, retaining your pet on a leash and carrying bear spray.