Parks Canada says a “serious” incident involving a bear has prompted closures of some areas in Waterton Lakes National Park.
In a bulletin issued Tuesday, park officials say Mount Crandell, including Crandell Lake Trail, Crandell Lake Campground, Crandell Loop from the Townsite to the Crandell Lake Trailhead, Crandell Mountain Campground, and Canyon Church Camp are all closed to travel and traffic, as is Ruby Ridge to the north slopes of Mount Blakiston, including Ruby Falls and Ruby Lake, and Lineham Trail including Lineham Cliffs, and the south slopes of Mount Blakiston.
Bear’s Hump is open.
In a comment on a Facebook post announcing the closure of the area, Waterton Lake National Parks officials say the two people involvd in the incident are in stable condition and recovering.
The bear hasn’t been found, according to Parks Canada, and the species of the bear is not known at this time.
Parks Canada says it continues to investigate the incident.
Those who don’t follow the closure order could be charged under the Canada National Parks Act, which has a maximum penalty of $25,000.
All bear and carnivore sighting should be reported to 1-888-927-3367 or to Parks Canada staff.