Posted on 10/11/2023 7:39:18 AM PDT by marktwain
Early reports are two dedicated hikers and campers, Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse, his wife, and their dog, have been killed by a grizzly bear in a remote part of Banff National Park in Canada. At least one empty can of bear spray was found at the scene. From Calgary Herald.com:
From what he was told by Parks Canada officials, it appears the attack began when the couple were in their tent, where they would have typically been poring over e-readers with Tris by their side, Colin said.
“Their tent was crushed and their e-readers were open, they were both discovered in their stocking feet,” he said.
It also appeared one of both of them might have left their tent and fought the bear to the end, he added.
“One can of bear spray had been fully discharged but this bear was not to be deterred,” Colin said.
“It’s possible one was on the outside trying to fend off the bear while the other was in the tent sending the message.”
He was also told the response team encountered the same grizzly believed to be responsible for the deadly attack, and were forced to shoot it.
“In their words, the bear was intent on killing them.”
Colin Inglis told the CBC that the couple had messaged him throughout the trip via a Garmin inReach. On the evening of the attack, he received a message saying the two were setting up camp. But later that evening, Colin Inglis received an SOS message from the two. “The message said ‘Bear attack bad,’” he told the CBC.
Colin Inglis said rescuers found two empty canisters of bear spray in the couple’s campsite.
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I’ve been looking at AR-10s and purchased a LR-308 lower without knowing the difference. I’m learning more about it every day. I really want a .338 Lapua magnum, but don’t know how my shoulder will take the recoil. I’ll probably stick with the LR-308.
Bears when in “attack mode,” can keep going for a while even if you place a bullet in the perfect spot.
Well. That’s the entire state of Alaska, so…
If building a rifle, look for parts described as, “LR-308” or “DPMS Gen 2” compatible. Annoyingly, a large portion of DPMS parts available out there are incorrectly listed as simply AR-10 parts.
[Ranger lesson 101 on bears}
1. Always wear bells on your boots, so the bear can hear you coming.
2. Always carry bear spray.
3. You can tell the presence of bears by the scat.
a. Black bear skat has nuts, berries and undigested seeds in it.
b. Grizzly scat is much larger, has little bells in it, and smells like bear spray.
> Being in Canada took away any option of having a firearm.
I don’t think this is true. They could have had shotguns, for example, which would have been very effective.
If they could have had shotguns that would have been good as long as they did not get attacked while in the tent (unless the tent was large enough to maneuver with the shotgun).
Thank you! Finding some parts are difficult where I live but I won’t give up. I feel rushed to get this all done with what may be coming.
Could they have a shotgun in a Canadian national park?
“ Previous reports said “hikers” were killed. This is the first time I heard they were attacked in a tent in camp. ”
This story is a week or two old. They also had a pet dog with them. That probably helped draw the bear.
At least they weren’t screaming “I love you” at the top of their lungs!
🤦🏻♂️😒
This happened just last week...
Photos showed a Capable couple
But ‘Out Gunned!’
RIP
Dances with Wolves...
A Fav!
Yeah. I forgot about the dog reported right after it happened. Dog & Dinner — good bear bait, for sure.
LOL...not screaming “I love you”
Timothy Snackwell and Amy...
Another Tent attack.
Ah! I missed the park thing. My bad.
Actually bear spray does usually work, even on grizzlies. But not always as we can see. Best to carry both spray and a firearm.
I’m curious as to whether these victims had food in their tent. Always hang food up well away from your tent. It’s usually food that attracts the bears.
I don’t think this is true. They could have had shotguns, for example, which would have been very effective.
No firearms are allowed in Banff park, for ordinary people. Government employees, of course, always have them when investigating bears.
Yes. Slugs are good.
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