Overview

• On July 22, Lori Arnason and Howard Mah were followed and lunged at by a grizzly on the popular Troll Falls Trail in Kananaskis Country
• Without bear spray, the couple used intimidation tactics—raising their arms to appear larger and roaring loudly—to drive the animal away
• They escaped unharmed and immediately warned other hikers at the trailhead before reporting the incident to Alberta Parks
• Alberta Parks has maintained an active bear warning for the Troll Falls area and advises visitors to stay calm, back away slowly and never run when followed by a bear
• Wildlife experts note that this season’s wet weather has boosted berry growth, increasing grizzly movements in high-traffic areas and reinforcing the need to follow Be Bear Smart protocols