Husband and wife killed in bear attack at Banff National Park
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Parks Canada says two people are dead after a Sept. 29 bear attack in Banff National Park. Tate Laycraft has more from an Alberta bear expert who claims to have ties to the victims.
The older I get, the more caution I use. The thought of encountering hundreds of pounds of muscle and teeth is enough to deter me from hiking in bear country.
Me too.
have bear spray or a shot gun
@@yerxa420ca No firearms permitted in Canada’s National Parks, but you can and should carry certified bear spray where you can reach it in a hurry and know how to use it.
@@yerxa420cayou should have a gun and bear spray honestly.
@@orwellknew9112no- you’re not “allowed” firearms in national parks but it probably would’ve saved their lives if one of them was discretely carrying a handgun in their fanny pack.
*Fatal Bear Attacks are NOT RARE ! These fatal animal encounters are on the rise, and this spokesperson's characterizations of the number of bear attacks is not accurate. The number of people killed in bear attacks may be rare for the Banff Area, but not for BC, Washington State, Alaska, or Yosemite National Park. I live in Bear Country on Vancouver Island, and I would like to point out there is a wide area of bear country in both the United States and Canada where brown and black bears are mixing more and more with suburban environments, becoming garbage eating and foraging bears. Also, many black bears are no longer hibernating during the Winter. If bears don't find enough food in the autumn months to eat, then many will not sleep and will continue to wander around very hungry all Winter.*
I thought Vancouver Island claimed there are no bears there.
@@jayjaychadoy9226 There are bears on the island.
so according to you bear attacks are not rare but the attack was rare?
The total number of people in the areas you refer too (Alaska all the way down to Washington state and into Yosemite Park) contains millions of people. There are only five or six bear attacks that end in fatality each year....so yeah....extremely rare something like this happens.
I agree. Just look at the death count just in the US on Wikipedia. There are even fatal bear attacks in New Jersey.
There are more bear attacks than are documented because people go missing in the wilderness never to be seen again. They’re never documented as a bear attack victims because either their remains are never found or what remains that are found are inconclusive.
I live in the Smokies next to the GSMNP and there are cases of missing people here that I and others in the area believe were bear attacks, Veronica Casciato is but one, but local and park authorities never speak of them. A lot of locals believe, whether right or wrong, that authorities are more protective of the bears than they are of the people.
110% because their dog provoked the bear then brought the angry bear back to them, but no where is this mentioned, and no one is telling people to keep their dogs out of the forest.
And how in gods name would you know 110% , were you hiding in the woods fool
wow with that certainty you should be a fortune teller and buy lottery tickets...you would be guaranteed to win.
We don't have all the facts yet. The GPS alarm went off at 8:00pm local time. It was already dark for an hour. I highly doubt the dog was out wandering away from the camp at that time. More than likely the bear smelled food and followed its nose.
Nope, not this time.
Good thing you survived the attack so you could tell everyone exactly what happened. I mean, you were there right? You had to have been if you are so sure this os what happened.
The bears are not in our country, WE are in the bears' country.
100 percent right and why is it the animals always have to pay the mistake of 2 idiots.
And the next time I stroll in my local park I will remind myself of your wise words... "I'm not in my country, I'm in the mosquito's country."
Thanks for sharing. I feel sad for being so thoughtless and selfish.
The difference being that mosquito's do not usually pick you up by a handy leg and chomp their way up until the wriggling stops. Bears were there before we were, and we are taking up their habitat at a horrendous rate. However, there is obviously no point to continuing this conversation. @@p.turtle2085
I had a grizz rock my truck camper a few days ago with me inside...after I watched it walk away, I realized it was fairly aggressively searching for food... when it was further away I banged my door, and realized quickly I better be quiet because I didn't like how it felt when it looked back. I'm fairly casual with bears in summer, but spring and fall, they are very hungry.
Yes true and this lovely couple had a dog too which may have triggered an attack combined with hormones guiding the bear to eat tons before hibernation.
It's trying to fatten up for hibernation.
Bear spray and horn? Are they ineffective? Just for my knowledge
@@RohanKSharmano they don’t do anything. Same with those dinner bells on bikes. If you are hiking and camping in populated grizzly areas you should be carrying a firearm. Black bears tend to be pretty laid back but grizzly bears are super unpredictable.
@@RohanKSharma Car horns seem to be most effective.... I scared a bear once with big drums and noise makers... it was scared for about 5 seconds at the most. The best thing to do is to announce your presence like a whistle... I do this before I cook... but even in the fall, I'm not sure I'd be BBQing outdoors. I would walk in the forest day or night, with a whistle and feel reasonably safe... add in a light that would reflect the eyes at night. I spray extra cologne because if a bear ever came up close to sniff me, it wouldn't find that too appealing.
Given that the bear killed 2 people and their dog and was still guarding the bodies some 5 hours later, this was almost certainly a predatory attack. EDIT: We now know they established camp by 5 pm. This bear came into camp sometime before 8 pm, and when grizzlies do that it is almost always motivated by prey drive. The dog probably tried to defend the owners at that point.EDIT: Now known to have been an old sow in poor condition with worn teeth. They were definitely in the wrong place at the worst time.
Considering bears are predatory animals, yeah, it’s a predatory attack.
Nah, wouldn’t have taken out all 3 if it was just looking for a meal, that bear was angry. The dog was probably off leash, harassed a bear, bear chase dog, dog ran back to camp, hikers tried to protect dog, hiker got mauled, other hiker and dog tried to help, got mauled also…it’s a tale as old as time.
Dog chased bear, bear chased dog, dog ran back to mom and dad with bear on its heels. Black bears run from dogs, grizz can run down a caribou and wild horse.
Well OBVIOUSLY, since when are grizzly bears prey animals???
HAHA right? People are SO dumb.@@JoeThornFreedom
Fall seems a dangerous time - bears preparing for hibernation enter a state called 'hyperphagia' where their appetite goes out of control and they eat everything in sight or smell - feel for all who died in this incident.
Could also be because of possible unleashed dog . But unlike black bear , the grizzlies don’t mind to charge .
I'm feeling hungry too. We'll just go and hunt bears down and feed our pets with bear meat.
Yes, we lived off wild meat for years, you make fun of it...Bear roast, bear head cheese, bear sausage..you have no idea ...@@nextleader7543
@@ebiebrahimi7472 agree. often, dogs are what instigate a bear to attack.
Rest assure if I entered those remote isolated parts of the forest/mountains I would be carrying bear mace it is pretty much common sense as we're intruding on their land that God gave to them to roam freely in Jesus name amen.
Maybe if we were able to carry firearms for defence we’d be able to defend ourselves against wild animals 🤦🏻♂️
Maybe if people would get out of the animal's home and stay in their own homes they would not get attacked! My heart goes out to the poor bears! When it becomes a hunting game with rifles, maybe people should switch over to hunting season!
My heart to go also to bears .that's their only home..😊
@@evawagner3353 🤦🏻♂️
@@sheilanesbitt5697 🤡 ur probably one of the people wearing masks in your car alone
You are allowed to just not in national parks
Don’t go into the wild unarmed.
Laws in many Canadian provinces making it impossible to carry a gun for protection against wildness.
don't go into the wild.
@@kospencer1 most idiotic thing in canada we cant even protect ourselves our government should be held responsible
@@kospencer1oh its possible it's just not allowed. But you can still do it. Disregard the government laws and protect yourself and your family.
I don't think any ordinary 9mm handgun would be more effective than a bear spray or noisemakers. Anything but a headshot would probably guarantee your painful death before the bear dies from bleeding.
Don't go camping in bear country. Don't swim with sharks. Don't go camping near lions. Don't go crocdile spotting in Rivers for cool selfies. This world is simply too dangerous for some people to live in.
Poor dog and bear they had no choice here.
really?? you are feeling sorry for the animals over humans? wow.
@@zzz7zzz9yea god bless the poor dog that got stuck with imbecile liberals that wanted to "live it up" when the poor dog would've been just fine with running around in his backyard fetching a ball for fun.
@@zzz7zzz9if a bear wanders into a city and attacks it will be killed. People wander into the bear country and the bear still gets killed
@@zzz7zzz9 Humans are the problem, all over the planet.
@@goldenretriever6261 and?
Don’t go into the woods in grizzly country especially with your wife or family without high caliber hunting rifle and knowing how to use it.
And don't go with a dog
LOL, wannabe Rambo. Settle down Karen
@@smandin1Not Rambo-- realistic common sense that would have saved these people's lives.
@@smandin1you would have had the same date as those two bafoons. Eaten
I'd be alive with a sweet bear hide hanging on my wall.
@@smandin1 You've obviously never been deep into the woods if you think taking a gun is being wanna be rambo. You daft cretin. Even moose can be dangerous
If you cannot bring a rifle, then don't go camping or hiking in grizzley bear country.
This is why you shouldn’t take your dog into the wilderness, or go when you’re on your period
Thank you for mentioning this. Bears will actively go out of their way to get at a dog. Bringing your dog is a very bad idea. People often bring their dog along mistakenly thinking the dog will serve as a protector, when in fact, the scent and presence of the dog will only infuriate a bear in the area, potentially leading to an attack.
Unfortunately, a dog will often chase a bear, and when the bear turns to attack the dog, who then runs back to its owners with an angry bear at its heels.
Not sure why reporters are showing video of the Banff town site. This attack took place a long way from there. Banff National Park is 6,641 km2. For all of the geniuses advocating carrying firearms in national parks, it is illegal to do so. Plenty of sofa experts who don’t know what they are talking about.
Yeah, with your life on the line it's always paramount to know you're obeying the law, lol. I'm sure the deceased couple would like a redo of this incident, and I'm pretty sure it would involve packing heat.
@@garywagner2466
My wife and I were consumed alive and so was our poor dog but our souls rest easy because we obeyed the park laws.
Lol, ok Gary. You're probably the kind of guy that wouldn't jay walk even when approached by a psychopath because you'd be violating city ordinances.
Unarmed people will occasionally die in the bear wilderness
Sadly, the best times of the year for hiking are just after the bears wake up and just before they hibernate.
And they want to eat what they can in both instances.
So very sorry to hear of this, my thoughts are with the families.
Grizzlies in their natural habitat can be a very dangerous place for people to recreate.
Stop using scientific terms inappropriately
''Recreate''? Not sure that's exactly what you mean! Why not just say ''go walking'' or ''have fun''? (Unless you DO mean ''recreate''..... Not a happy thought.)
Yes grizzlies have always been aggressive they can take down an adult moose and eat it. Humans are food and a threat.
Remember, in the wild humans are just part of the food chain.
yes, Ron,you are the next 😂
I love your WISDOM.
and if you know bears, they will eat you ALIVE. honestly one of the worst ways to die.....
Was that necessary?
@@alisonfraser8231 Was your comment necessary?! !?!?!! He was just sharing bear facts in the natural habitat of trolls and keyboard warriors.
Sir, may your WPM ever elevate your DPS.
mostly any carnivore will eat its prey alive if its prey is no longer fleeing/a threat. just look at hyenas, lions.
@@alisonfraser8231 nature doesn't care about your feelings. Its life or death
Bs. if they do , there will be no proof.Blame will fall on the wolves.Because no one will believe in geese.
Bet they were "armed" with bear spray instead of bullets.
Bear spray doesn't work on grizz. And you better have BIG bullets too.
You need a large caliber to put them down.
humans are vermin
Bear spray works >90% of the time on grizzlies.
@@00dfm00 it’s always a great day when greedy humans get killed, dog was probably off leash
Capsaicin (bear spray) works on any mammal. The problem can be not hitting directly in the eyes. It can also take about 30 seconds to take full effect.
Insane to be walking in open wilderness at night with hungry bears roaming around.
the call came in at 8pm to search & barbecue so it happened during the day possibly? unless they were 12+ hours behind on the call
With no gun or bear spray. The elephant in the room in this whole interview was the bear spray and lack of it. Someone would have survived if they had it
@@mvd4436 Not necessarily. I carry both spray and a 20 guage pump with slugs. Shortened barrel for faster handling. It's still no garantee. The only times you see bear spray work are the times they film it working. Not all bears react with a retreat, but they don't show you that part.
Spray the cloud as a barrier and hope there is no breeze. It may cause the bear to be confused by the orange mist, and that might be enough. But in case the bear runs into it and just slows down to sneeze and try to wipe his eyes - get that shotgun to the shoulder immedeately.
@@user-fu9vj9ix3g Would that have anything to do with the fact that Canadian regulations make bear spray weak ? It must have something to do with it. If bear spray is strong enough, it should work.
Exactly human stupidity
That's why sometimes people bring guns with them as a protection because you don't know what's in the forest
Dictator Trudeau doesn't want Canadians with guns
A simple strategy that could be very effective .
you were never allowed to carry guns or shoot animals in provincial parks you fu$cking id$iot.
Stay out where you do not belong.Some people are not gun tooting hill folks
Don’t blame the bear. It was on its home turf
If it was a predatory attack you do blame the bear.
The animal is dangerous and unpredictable(possibly sick or starving).
How smart you are will you marry me I am crazy about smart intelligent men.
I walked past a grizzly in montana it just growled at me
I am planning to visit Banff National Park very soon. I gotta take more tools to be prepared for the worse.
It's rugged, and amazingly beautiful.
@@knelson3484 I've been wanting to visit that park for a long time. It is nice with mountains and Moraine Lake.
Be smart, carry a licensed 45 caliber or 12 gauge shotgun with one slug in the chamber and ready to fire, with your safety lock on. Your bear spray wont help with a charging Grizz...
@@AllProspectingwait isn't that illegal?
@@AllProspecting you can have bear spray but not firearms in national parks in Canada. Definitely not a handgun which is illegal to carry for any reason in Canada.
Imagine calling yourself a family friend and looking non too plussed about it all, and then saying the bears are great. Maybe Ms Titchener was a FB friend?
Yt star
So all bears are bad because a dumb couple went into grizzly country at night during the season of high aggressiveness AND no bear spray? Good, get those people out of the gene pool.
@@PaulJHawkinsJr Bears are much better then people, they not destroying nature.
just be careful do parasites bear friend
@@Tundra71 They're overpopulated to the point they're placing strains on the population of elk and deer, PLUS a hazard to people, but, I'd make an exception in your case.
Since when has the Red Deer Valley been in Banff National Park???
And people treat me like a POS for carrying a weapon.
where are you carrying a weapon? Not many bears in our towns and cities. And as the lady said these types of events are extremely rare so there is not much chance you would even need it in the woods.
Extremely rare attacks? Does she live in a different Canada or is she trying to hide the increasing threat bears pose?
Two a year, but why am I reading about one a week. They need to include North America as a whole.
We moved into their territory not the other way around. And hiking in Grizzly country in the fall as the bears prepare for hibernation? Not the best camping plan ever Grizzlies are unpredictable as 💩 🙄
R.I.P Bear...
@neonparadise3095 maybe you're mom can make me feel better? 😉🙃
Gosh, this is so terrible. I can only imagine what they went through. This has really been on my mind since I heard, I pray they went quickly, I pray for their loved ones to find peace. My husband and I were out in the park this weekend hiking. I am grateful we came home, I am very sad for those who did not.
wasn't quick. not in that, it was sudden. one had time to send an alert out for a bear attack.
Fall is a bad time to be out in bear country. This is when they start getting desperate.
If you hiking in wild life only home you responsible for your destiny .
I feel sorry for bear he was killed because humans going in to his home .
If bear walk into the city he is shot because is in the city .
When phatetic humans hiking in bear territory bear is killed again .
Seriously ???
That area is pretty remote
I dunno about this. I've been thinking about it. And 5 hours to get to them, on foot, in the dark. That probably wasn't that deep into the back country at all in all honesty. But I dunno for sure. Just rationally thinking about it.
This is why I don’t camp or go on remote hikes anymore. My fear of bears is stronger so now I enjoy scenic drives instead.
heres an idea, don't venture into their territory .
So you’ve never taken a hike or even a short walk where there’s wildlife? I’ve lived in bear country in Squamish BC and yes….I’ve hiked the many trails to remote lakes. Never had a problem with cougars or bears, but I guess I should have stayed home …..just in case!
Tell us you never leave the city without saying you never leave the city
Sorry for their families and friends 😢
Don't be sorry with empty words. It's time to do something and prevent more bear attacks because of the misguided and idiotic Liberals. We have to either reduce bear population or carry handguns outdoors.
Do you mean the bear family?
@@anacletwilliams8315ofc the human idiot
@@anacletwilliams8315are you serious? Obviously meant the husband and wife's family and friends
@@Action-je2lu Oh ok. I was just not sure. Anyway, I hope the bear family is fine as well. I am sure they are going to miss their bear daddy.
1 or 2 huh that’s why 4 were killed in Canada by bears in 2022 & another 26 were attacked & injured . There
lives changed forever. And countless more terrifying close call encounters . Pets will always attract wild animals . I’d never bring a dog into the Rockies . I’ve spent a lot of time there and the last thing I’m gonna do is risk my dogs life to save me . Pets should be banned from the Rockies national parks back country . Not saying that’s what instigated this attack , a pending investigation will determine that. However , pets are definitely a lure . Regardless it’s another sad and tragic loss . Condolences to the family & friends of those lost 💐. Stay safe folks 🏔️ 🏕️
Well said & very true!!
So sorry to hear of the loss for all.
Were destriying their homes and ability to feed themselves and their young and were surprised their are hungry aggressive bears in the woods? The whole situation including the death of the bear is just heartbreaking.
This is banf. You don’t know much if you thing their habitat is getting ruined
You can’t even buy a house in Banff unless you were born in the town literally and no new houses are built. There is plenty for bears to eat and they mainly eat grass and berries and baby animals.
I’m sure all the habitat lost to forest fires is a factor
Nonsense, do have any idea how big this country is? no one lives in these areas. This was a male grizzly it has zero to do with "feeding it's young".
No bear caused deaths in significant numbers? If it is YOU being attacked, ONE is a very significant number.
one from a personal viewpoint is significant. One from a societal viewpoint that would led to panic and mass over hunting of a species is not significant. Depends on what perception and viewpoint you are looking at. I agree it is a tragic event and from the families viewpoint it is significant. It shouldn't be considered "significant" from the point of view that people (like many commentors here) should be allowed to start arming themselves and slaughtering wildlife.
My dad told me that you do not need to run faster than the bear. You just need to run faster than the person next to you.
Argh
Well.....
Yea
Ah yes. Such an appropriate time for that old chestnut. You tosser.
Always wondered who that originated from .
An oldie but a goodie..😂
Did you miss the fact they were husband and wife?
Experienced hikers who went into the woods with a dog in the fall, and all the crying is for them, and not the bear who paid with his life for their stupidity.
Exactly human stupidity cost poor bear life .
The dog probably got them killed.
They got themselves killed and the dog was barking.
Soooo how do you know when one might attack so as to avoid being attacked, flip a coin? Bottom line is bears are unpredictable and so sorry for these poor folks.
There's better and worse times to go into bear country.
Early spring and fall are most definitely NOT in the better time category.
When they wakeup in the spring, they VERY hungry from not eating for awhile.
In fall, their appetite gets turned up to 11 in preparation for the winter.
Winter and summer are good though. But it's never a safe thing to do
Along with the innocent BEAR and DOG.
I feel sorry for the bear. He was only doing what he does instinctively. He lives there. People choose to visit his domain!
THANK YOU!!! Seriously. Breaks my heart when animals have to pay the price for OUR incursions.
god I can smell your liberal breath from here.... stay indoors and cry @@zherin2063
that is not what was said at all. Nobody has ever said you can't go out into nature. The point is if you do go out in nature then you have to expect animals out there doing what animals do. If you go out in nature you don't slaughter nature for living in nature. You accept the consequences of your actions.@BrandynAF
A friend of the family, she seems very heart broken
Just another Day.....🤔
Seems more like an acquaintance.
@@alisonfraser8231 we all show grief differently I guess 😆 😝 😂 ….🐻 🥩 🩸
The bear is more important
I saw a big black bear with two Cubs in Algonquin Provincial Park years ago. I never went there again.
If they had been allowed to carry a rifle for animal defense, they would be alive today.
That’s why this country needs to have concealed carry for us people in rural areas. Instead we have an idiot leader who wants to disarm all of us instead.
Concealed carry/restricted gun laws pre date Trudeau by quite a while....
Darn rights.
Yep.
we need guns to protect ourselves from them !
I'd bet good money that you people aren't the hiking type. I'd speculate that I'd be more likely to come across you on a quad or in your truck
Perfect reason for open cary of hand guns while hiking...
Why would anyone go hiking at this time of year, this is when they will eat anything as they fatten up for hibernation. Why would they go hiking in bear country without a gun?
Totally irresponsible and idiotic not to carry a non-restricted Mossberg 590 Shockwave with very powerful slugs while adventuring in grizzly bear territory!
Better to carry it and never the need to use it for your own self-protection (life and death moments) vs. suddenly facing such very dangerous big game animals and not be able to protect yourself and the loved ones around you!
No city folk should weigh in on this issue, they've got no clue and should stick to the sidewalks.
you sound $tupid.
But muh virtue signalling on the internet...
Owning protective firearms in national parks should be allowed. What are they trying to protect?
Idiots like you are more dangerous to humans than any bear.
Bear spray, bangers. Worked for me in my four encounters over the years.
It's allowed in America.
@@hatshepsut295guns, guns, and more guns 😆
@@hatshepsut295 it’s a national park you’re not allowed to have a weapon. It’s knowing how to use bear spray or bangers properly
People think they own the wild and nature . Well , they don’t .
I run into bear all the time. Its the people in Anchorage that terrify me. People hear a story like this and swear to never go into the woods yet someone gets attacked at a Walmart every single day and no one cares.
The day a Walmart greeter starts eating people when they're still alive might have that effect.
Just like with humans, there is always those 1% who are nut cases. I see an albino grizzly bear all the time around Grassy Lakes area (Canmore) and it just jumps around and plays with butterflies.
@@jakejimstone5029 10%. sadly, they don't have nutter stamped on their foreheads. All the best to you!
Good point
@@kittyfan10% of ??? Nutter stamps?? Earth to Kitty!
Bears don’t like dogs. The couple was experienced in the backcountry. The dog was more likely than not just chilling. They were probably at the wrong place, at the wrong time. Griz are territorial. The couple was unarmed. Their only defense was bear spray and the dog as an early warning system (eyes, ears, and nose). It’s sad but if you want to enjoy the backcountry it’s an acceptable risk.
Always carry a gun or bear spary. Disregard what the government tells you. Protect your life.
As a tourist we are not allowed to bring a handgun into Canada. We can purchase bear spray tho.
Guns are illegal in Canada….
you have never been allowed to carry guns in provincial parks.
@wplains no they aren't you just need a license. Just cuz things are illegal dont let that stop you in protecting yourself.
@pacman3556 no one checks you when you come in. Just conceal it and protect your life.
People drink and drive all the time. They don't care about those laws. Why should you care about that law that is clearly not in your best Interests
LOL, when you go in their area you should raise your insurance
there is a story surfacing that native hunters shot and killed a 700lbs elk on the trail in the park and left the gut pile close to where the trail users transit. Increased bear activity was reported during the previous days leading up to the attack in that area. Seems like a no brainer. Gut piles and kills are the most dangerous situation when bears are defending it. Hunting in parks should be banned.
The couples dog was also killed in the attack. Probably it was the dog which infuriated the bear and caused the attack. Most likely the dog was off leash and harassed the bear.
I was just going to post the same, the dog running around off leash, found a bear and then ran back to the owners, bear running after the dog. Now the owners have to deal with a grizzly bear with no gun.
The attack happened an hour after sunset. More than likely the bear wandered into their camp at the smell of food.
Does the fact that the GPS alert was sent out at 8 PM mean that the dog must therefore have been on a leash?@@p.turtle2085
Poor dog and bear. The bear was just being a bear.
Taking that poor dog into the woods where bears are is shameful. They may as well took a basket of fresh fish with them. Not only did they not survive neither did the bear they baited with their dog .
As if dogs are dmb creatures
Mini dogs literally confront bears and run back even after the owner saved them
😢 one of the most tragic deaths that anyone human wouldn’t want to end up in. I can imagine how terrifying that would’ve been 😢😢😢
@@jackhammer- I mean jn general them mf bears can literally tear a body apart one of the scariest deaths a human wouldn’t want to encounter 😨
So sorry to hear this.. rest in peace...
A very sad story! To be in grizzly bear country during the fall is taking a high risk. Let’s hope there won’t be other victims. Fall is just starting. 😰😰😰
it's not just hiking in bear country, ppl are building homes in bear country. Not to mention that we keep burning down their food sources, or taking them for ourselves.
Truth is a bunch of hikers were stalked just last week...by griz. Maybe not the same park BUT same intentions of a fall season bear, especially one with cubs. AND now that temperatures are warming, bears won't be going to sleep very soon. Time to close all hiking trails.
@@AllProspecting ?????
that's just being ridiculous. bear smarts are what is needed, by everyone using the backcountry.
@@zzz7zzz9 frankly, all that's needed is for people to stop thinking as if a cell phone is all they need to protect themselves from danger.
Personally, I blame the education system and politicians for encouraging such behavior. By constantly attacking those who were forced to defend themselves in dangerous situations every chance they get. I've heard of several cases where people who shot another who was trying to attack them in order to defend themselves, getting a harsher sentence than the criminal who attacked them. One of which if I am remembering correctly, resulted in the criminal getting misdemeanor charges and no jail time at all, while the person defending themselves got a couple years of prison time for exercising their right to self-defense.
It's high risk if you bring a dog that can't keep its yapper shut
I feel Sorry for the Poor Dog that was Killed in the Attack.
I feel sorry for the teacher that failed to get you to use capital letters in true form.
why, the dog probably caused it
@@freakyflowlol
It’s strange to me when people in the comments show more compassion towards the bear than the humans that died .
Best thing obviously is to stay out of bear country.
But I strongly believe that we should be allowed to carry guns (with proper training) if we find ourselves in Grizzly territory.
I legally carry my NR Mossberg 590 Shockwave anytime I drive in Toronto or anywhere else in the country including Northern Alberta, NWT, Yukon, Alaska or BC!
Better to have the means to defend yourself and the loved ones around you vs. when facing a life and death moment and nothing to protect yourself with!
It's a bizarre way of viewing and valuing life when people express empathy for animals but none for human beings. Sociopathic behavior is alive and well in the comments section.
The bear in this case was not exhibiting normal behavior. It was old, underweight, with bad teeth, most likely starving and deranged. Parks officials did not have any previous contact with this animal, which could indicate it wandered into the park from another territory. The couple seemed responsible and respectful of others and their environment.
If it was a white bear, they would have shown its mug shot
and if you weren't racist you wouldn't have left such a $tupid comment.
Dogs should not be running free in National Parks, not only because of predators but for not disturbing game as a whole. I feel sorry for these people. Since we don't know, it's best not to speculate on the circumstances of the attack. Maybe the bear was sick or injured , so he was in defence mode. Appex predators do not normally attack human unless unable to escape, provoked or with offspring.😢
There is no evidence that the dog was running free, and abundant evidence that this was a predatory attack by an old sow bear (no cubs) in poor condition who entered their camp at night. The bear was still guarding the bodies 5 hours later and charged the rescuers, which is why they had to shoot it. None of this is speculation, but your denouncing them for having a dog running free IS speculation. The dog probably died trying to defend them-in camp. Parks Canada said they did everything right including hanging all of their food in a tree some distance from camp. I agree that dogs shouldn't run loose but by all accounts these people were responsible, respectful and experienced. Predatory bears are rare but real and there are many documented cases involving all species of bears.
The president of bear safety group was their good friend and it couldn't save them so it's safe to say don't go camping in Grizzly bear country
Particularly fall camping when the Grizzlies are looking to fill up before hibernation.
That’s why you go prepared with bear spray. Used it when I had to in the past. Also had encountered bears that minded their own business as well. Preparation is key
@@hatshepsut295hmmm
@@hatshepsut295 Ok where does it say that they had bear spray ? The woman in the report would have brought it up if they had it. It was the elephant in the room through the whole interview. They didn't have bear spray
@@user-gj8mn4ce8d bear spray does absolutely nothing to an angry bear it don’t even phase them
Please carry guns
you have never been allowed to carry guns in provincial parks.
It was probably the dog that agitated the bear in the first place, usaually bears avoid people and use a bell on belt to give them some warning.
Some bears see them as dinner bells !! Best thing is to travel in groups and carry bearspray.
I love wise words spoken thank you for being so intelligent.
Leave the bears alone in their natural habitat.I feel sorry for the dog. He didn´t ask to be guard against the bear.
What do you expect when half there home burns to the ground. They are running out of places and food. Im very sorry this happened to all.
Especially the two innocent ones bear and dog who had to pay the price of the two fools.
If you go walk in a national park, be armed... Bears are a very real threat in the wild. Do not go wandering in nature without a firearm, pepper spray, or at the very least a pocket knife.
City folk enthusiasts who think a stroll in a park bestows land based knowledge.
or people that camp and enjoy nature that came across an extremely rare event and had an extremely unfortunate encounter.
When city people mess up bad. Totally preventable.
So sorry to hear this.. rest in peace. Is it illegal to bring a firearm to those bear sighting areas?
You have to be registered but they could have brought bear spray.
You can have one at your residence if you live in Banff or driving on the road. , but if you get caught in a Canadian National Park with a gun, you will wish a bear or a cougar got a hold of you. No hunting, no firearms in National Parks. No exceptions. Shooting an animal in a National park even in defence of yourself will end up with you in jail. Shooting an animal out of a park and out of season? It's called Poaching, and again illegal and you will be charged for that along with weapons violations. Usually a fine and lifetime bans from entering the Parks for Canadian citizens plus confiscation of weapons and your vehicle. You can get your vehicle back usually, but your gun? That is now evidence in the commission of a crime and will most likely be destroyed.
Basically, the animals have more rights than people in the Parks. As it should be.
@@jasonpaintsunless you have status. Then you're good
No only idiots allowed.
Very sad. There was a reason for the nursery rhyme "If you go into the woods tonight"....sadly another adventure gone wrong ... if the dog attacked the bear we will never know and taking a dog not always the best idea although is often thought so for an alarm but it will often attract what was possibly walking by..... then owners get involved in saving the much loved dog... The dog that never asked to be guard dog against the bear......I hope a few more details come out to highlight what happened if possible to do so.
"That dog never asked to be a guard dog." What an idiotic response, you sillt toddler.
Love how you move immediately to fantasy and victim blaming.
@@M_SC shanti shanti pretty much tells the truth here in his comment!
Poor doggie
probabbly what happened but I don't think has anything to do with the nursery rhyme - I heard it was propular one tho.. 1920s? when you get off youtube are you going to practise the Charleston ? Better warm those tubes in your radio !
Why go into places where there are bears?
I guess all the bears know that Canadians have been disarmed.
when you let 80,000 miles of bear habitat to burn up by fire instead of putting them out the animals that lived in that burn up habitat are agitated and had to relocate not to mention there health has been compromised and i am sure they are hungry, the wild life are in chaos.
agree about the wild fires causing animal chaos.
@@mari-jeanbowker5758 I am no tree huger but i do know forest are a precious natural resource and the elites now claim trees are bad, which is insane.Trudue allowing 80000 miles ti just burn up is insane and in my oppinion a serious crime against humanity
I heard it's legal to carry Bear Mace in a high risk are like that.....!
I wish when they post videos like this they say if the people had bear spray. I want to know what the % of fatal attacks happen when bear spray is involved vs. not. And I know..I know.. Bear spray is not a 100% deterrent but that's my point. When there is a car accident they ALWAYS mention if the person wasn't wearing their seat belt but why do we never talk about it with Bear spray? If 95% of fatal bear attacks happen when no bear spray is present....hey what a great stat. If it's 95% the other day also great to know. Obviously we were not there we can't say if it was deployed or not but were they carrying it? Those close to them would know for sure.
This is what happens when you don't allow people to own firearms. They have no way of protecting themselves from the wildlife or criminals.
You can own them, but not carry it in a national park. You can carry while hiking outside of them though.
whats the regs on carrying them in parks@@mlsnotsoccer
@@James-vj5hzno one needs to know
@@mlsnotsoccer and you're not allowed to shoot the wildlife in a national park anyway, but this idiot surely doesn't know or care.
why carry a gun when bear spray will do the same thing, probably more effectively.
People say a deer is crossing the road, but the road is actually crossing the forest. We've trespassed on their domain. Killing an animal on their own turf for "Public" safety is crazy to me. It's a very tragic incident and my sincere condolences to the family, but such are the risks of trespassing wilderness. We're not the "apex" animal of the forests and lack any natural biological tools necessary to attack / hunt / defend.
My thoughts exactly.
Humans are also part of nature. We can roam as bears and other “wildlife” roam. And just like other wildlife you can be killed
If not careful.
@@alelectric2767 Humans are not part of nature, humans belong in the cities they built OVER and AROUND nature. If a bear trespasses in a city or town, it will get killed and no one will question the action. But when humans cross THEIR territory and gets killed, the bear also gets killed, which makes absolutely no sense because it's its home. Animals lose everything to humans, their homes, their food source, and when they venture out to look for either-or, possibly both, then they lose their life.
Agreed, some humans have very few brains and even less respect for the wild creatures.
@@mightywookiee6633are you saying that those lovely spots in wilderness parks should be off limits to humans???
So sad indeed..my condolences to the families
So sorry for all, including the bear. Why did these people take their dog with them, into the bear's home? Did the bear need to be killed ... perhaps she was a mother, protecting her young cubs from the dog
The dog was most likely leashed and tied if left outside. The attack occurred an hour after sunset. I'm guessing the bear smelled food and wandered into their camp.
I love wise and intelligent people like you.
My condolences to their families.
MY CONDOLENCE S TO THE ... BEAR ....
Joe Rogan should stop saying bears are innocent
This is such a tragic story .I wonder why we don't get more official information about this bear attack. What we know so far is that two people of unknown identity have been killed by a grizzly and a large portion of the valley is now closed to the public for who knows how long.And yes one grizzly is dead because the animal wasn't too friendly.
Do not go where you do not belong.
Tragic story but if they were armed they would be the one telling their story
Sad situation, and a perfect example of why people shouldn’t visit these parks. Grizzlies are dangerous critters and if you can’t pack a rifle to defend yourself then you should be going into grizzly country. The parks are not safe, and the increasing number of tourists and the increasing number of bears in the park means that bear-human interactions are also increasing. I recommend to people that if you want to go explore the mountains go out on a piece of crown land, and avoid the parks like the plague.
Shouldn't
If they had some good pepper spray, surely one of them would have survived no ?
@mvd4436 it's just a condiment for a highly motivated Grizzly bear. The best bear spray is 12 gauge slugs
Unfortunately, carrying a firearm is prohibited in Canada's National parks (including Banff, where this incident took place)
@@ionlite I know, which is one of the many reasons I will never visit either of them.
They need to open a grizzly hunting season again. These bears lost all fear of humans.
Humans lost all fear of bears, there should be a purge to clean up the mess we've made, too many self centered humans on this Earth who contribute to nothing but its destruction.
Yeah , do the world a favor and send all the rednecks out to be devoured. Stupidest comment I’ve ever read!
then there is a danger of hunters shooting each other any times a bush moves or a stick cracks.Some people are trigger happy especially if drinking alcohol.
@mari-jeanbowker5758 I'm sorry, but your idea of a hunter is not accurate...I think it's safe to say we can blame cartoons like "Bambi" for it
@@BootTrackStorieswell it happens in US more than here.I live by Michigan.
The fear from seeing that bear coming after you…. Omg
Really sorry to hear this .praying for the whole family and sad the dog died to very scary you dont hear about this happening very often .tragic tragic and violent
In Canada bear right is more important than that of human anyways.
Leave the bears alone. Respect these beautiful animals and keep your distance. 🤷♂️
They probably were.
I cannot imagine what they went through 😢
How'd that bear spray work out
My thoughts are with the poor bear!