‘Bear attack bad’: Harrowing final message from Alberta couple killed by grizzly
A family member of the couple killed by a grizzly bear in the wilderness of Banff National Park says he knew something was terribly wrong as soon as he received a call with a message from their satellite device.
The longtime couple, he said, was on a weeklong backpacking trip in the area and had been checking in daily with him and Gusse’s mom.
Parks officials have said the couple’s food had been hung appropriately and two cans of bear spray were found at the scene. They did not say whether the spray, which can be effective with some bears, had been used.
Inglis said he was told that a bear spray canister had been emptied and that there were signs the couple tried to scare off the bear.
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