Parks Canada has issued a closure for the following area of Waterton Lakes National Park. (Photo: Parks Canada)

By David Opinko

Alberta

‘Serious incident involving a bear’ reported in Waterton, area closure in effect

Jun 12, 2024 | 5:58 PM

Parks Canada is advising that a section of a national park in southern Alberta is closed until further notice.

They say there was a serious incident involving a bear in the area of Crandell Lake in Waterton Lakes National Park.

Few details are available on the nature of the incident, but officials say two people are involved, are in stable condition, and are recovering.

The bear has yet to be located and its species is unknown at this time..

The closure impacts the following areas:

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.
Ruby Ridge to the north slopes of Mount Blakiston including Ruby Falls and Ruby Lake.
Lineham Trail including Lineham Cliffs and the south slopes of Mount Blakiston.

Anyone who is caught in violation of the closure order can be fined up to $25,000 under the Canada National Parks Act.

Bear sightings can be reported to 1-888-927-3367 or by notifying Parks Canada staff.

by David Opinko