Officials did not identify the victims but a family member told CBC News the people who died were a couple who were experienced backcountry hikers.
A couple was killed by an"aggressive" grizzly bear in Canada's Banff National Park, park officials said Sunday, marking at least the second fatal grizzly attack in North America since July.
A team specially trained in responding to wildlife attacks was mobilized. Unable to use a helicopter because of poor weather conditions, the team travelled through the night to reach the location by ground. Officials arrived on-site at about 1 a.m. and discovered two people who were already dead. While in the area, the team encountered and euthanized a grizzly bear"that displayed aggressive behavior," officials said.
"They lived for being in the backcountry and were two of the most cautious people I know. They knew bear protocol and followed it to a tee," the family member told CBC News in a statement.that only 14% of grizzly bear attacks are fatal, but that human-bear encounters are increasing as more people head outdoors.
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