Two people were injured in a bear attack in Waterton Lake National Park on Tuesday.
Parks Canada officials said that at around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, two people were “scrambling up” Ruby Ridge from Crandell Lake when they encountered a bear.
The bear charged at the party and both people were injured in the attack.
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Bear spray was used and the bear disengaged, which allowed the party to leave the area, according to a Wednesday news release. The hikers left the area and were transported via ambulance to a local hospital in stable condition.
Parks Canada closed the following areas in response to the bear attack:
- Crandell Lake trail, all sections
- Lineham Trail
- Crandell Lake backcountry campground
- The former Crandell Mountain campground area
- Canyon Church Camp
- Adjacent backcountry areas including Crandell Mountain and Ruby Ridge
Parks Canada said the bear was not located and officials are investigating the incident.
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