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Parks Canada has issued bear warnings for Saskatchewan Crossing Resort and the eastern section of Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A) in Banff National Park. Black bears and grizzly bears have been spotted in these areas. Visitors are advised to be aware of their surroundings, make noise while hiking and cycling, and carry bear spray. Minimum safe distances from wildlife are 100 meters for bears, wolves, cougars, and coyotes, and 30 meters for deer, elk, sheep, and moose. Sightings should be reported to the Visitor Centre, Johnston Canyon Campground kiosk, or Banff Dispatch.

Banff National Park officials have issued a warning after a cougar was reported frequenting a campground in the park. The alert covers all trails, facilities, and campgrounds in the Tunnel Mountain area. Visitors are asked to practice “special caution” when visiting the area.

A snowboarder at Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta had a close encounter with a grizzly bear on Wednesday afternoon. James Hardy and a friend were snowboarding along Cameron’s Way when they came across the bear. Hardy captured the encounter on video, which shows the bear emerging from the forest and walking alongside the run. The ski resort closed off access to the area where the bear was spotted and monitored the situation to keep guests and the bear separated. No further sightings of the bear were reported, and normal operations resumed once it left the resort property. Parks Canada was notified of the incident, but no further action was taken.

Wilmette officials are warning residents about aggressive coyotes after an incident involving a family and a child being bitten. The village is working with experts to educate residents and has posted signs in affected areas. Coyotes are more territorial during breeding season, which runs from February to July, and residents are urged to be cautious and avoid feeding the animals.

A viral video showing individuals handling bear cubs in Asheville has sparked a probe by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). Concerns have been raised about the harm to the animals and the potential danger to the public. Biologists have located and rescued one of the cubs, which was found in distress. Authorities urge the public to avoid interacting with wildlife and report any sightings of orphaned or abandoned cubs.