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Achi news desk-
Two people were injured in a bear attack in Lake Waterton National Park on Tuesday.
Parks Canada officials said two people were “scrambling” Ruby Ridge from Crandell Lake at about 2 pm on Tuesday when they encountered a bear.
The bear charged at the party and both people were injured in the attack.
Bear spray was used and the bear disengaged, which allowed the party to leave the area, according to a news release Wednesday. The pedestrians left the area and were taken by ambulance to a local hospital in a stable condition.
Parks Canada closed the following areas in response to the bear attack:
- Crandell Lake Trail, all sections
- Lineham Path
- Llyn Crandell backcountry campsite
- Old Crandell Mountain campsite
- Canyon Church Camp
- Nearby countryside areas including Mynydd Crandell and Ruby Ridge
Parks Canada said the bear has not been located and officials are investigating the incident.
