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A hiker had a close call with a charging grizzly bear near the the popular hiking spot of Troll Falls in Kananaskis Country, according to a provincial warning.
The grizzly bear came about a metre from the hiker on Monday, leading the area to be put under a bear warning until further notice.
The warning covers Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park and Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area. It also includes popular hiking paths like Stoney Trail, Skogan Pass Trail and Hay Meadow Trail. The area is close to Kananaskis Village.
“Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time,” stated the warning.
The warning recommends people make noise and travel with other people, keep an eye out for wildlife, always have their pet on leash, carry bear spray and secure any food in bear-proof lockers.
People can report any wildlife sightings or incidents to 403-591-7755.
CBC News reached out to the Ministry of Forestry and Parks and will update the story if they respond.
Last summer, all of Kananaskis Country was put under a bear warning. It was the first time since 2016 a Kananaskis-wide bear warning was brought in.
