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A grizzly bear has attacked and fatally injured a couple, according to Canadian media. The incident took place in the country’s oldest national park, in the western province of Alberta. The couple’s dog was also killed in the attack, broadcaster CBC reported this weekend.

“They were long-time partners who loved nature and were inseparable,” the channel quoted a family member as saying. “They lived in the wilderness and were two of the most cautious people I know.” The victims knew and followed the usual rules to protect themselves from bear attacks.

The park authority of Banff National Park had already received a tip about a possible bear attack via a GPS device on Friday evening, they wrote on Facebook on Sunday (local time). However, due to the bad weather, a helicopter could not take off. A team specially trained to deal with wildlife attacks took the overland route to the Red Deer River Valley in Banff National Park. But it was too late.

The team found two deceased people. During the operation they also discovered a grizzly bear that was behaving aggressively. To protect the public, the animal was euthanized. Parts of the national park were temporarily closed, the report said.

Fatal bear attacks on humans are extremely rare, an expert told the broadcaster. To protect yourself from attacks, she recommended traveling in groups, making loud noises and carrying bear spray. It was initially unclear how the attack came about on Friday. “This is a tragic incident,” the authority said, offering condolences to the families and friends of the victims. (saw/sda/dpa)