Alberta Parks has issued a warning to the public after they say a cyclist was charged by a grizzly bear in the Kananaskis region.
On May 12, Alberta Parks issued a lawsuit, noting that the incident had led to the closure of Highway 40 south of the Winter Gate.
The cyclist was not injured.
Officials noted that although there is a council in force for the area, bears can be found anywhere in the Kananaskis region at any time.
In counseling, Alberta Parks also offered some tips for avoiding surprising encounters with bears, including making a lot of noise, traveling in groups, keeping your pet on a leash, and carrying bear spray.
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