Grizzly bear attack: Family shares harrowing final message from Alberta couple killed in wilderness

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9 ай бұрын

In this Global News exclusive, Colin Inglis describes the night his nephew, Doug Inglis, and Jenny Gusse, both 62, from Lethbridge, Alta., died in the bear attack alongside their dog in the wilderness of Banff National Park.
The longtime couple, he said, was on a weeklong backpacking trip in the area and had been checking in daily with him and Gusse’s mother.
Colin detailed how he learned of what happened, revealing that an S.O.S. alert from the couple came to his attention with a harrowing and final message from the couple.
Theorizing the bear ambush, Colin believes the bear ambushed caught his nephew Doug, and wife Jenny while they were reading in their tent.
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@ibuydigital1574 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate global for letting this man speak, rather than edit the living hell out of the video.

@belamoure 8 ай бұрын

I concur I was all ears because it came from a real person, not a skit act by a comedian or an excited fluke!

@V.E.R.O. 8 ай бұрын

Probably cause he was well spoken and succinct, some people tend to talk a lot and not say very much.

@Querencia7779 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@LianeAlbertNC 8 ай бұрын

Exactly…. I hate how everything is always chopped into minuscule snippets.

@vanman724 8 ай бұрын

Yes, finally some good info

@charlenerathgeb8217 8 ай бұрын

How refreshing to have a journalist just let their subject speak, tell his story, uninterrupted by stupid questions. Well done, good journalism. Having said that, I am deeply saddened this interview had to be held at all. What a lovely, well prepared couple, just doing what they loved to do. RIP.

@daisycocoa2557 8 ай бұрын

Risks apply, just like going into the city

@thomask.8533 8 ай бұрын

well said!

@dublineamo 8 ай бұрын

+100%

@julianadamico4702 8 ай бұрын

@@daisycocoa2557 how do you "apply a risk " ?

@a.d.3606 8 ай бұрын

I hate to burst your bubble, but your comment actually should make you really sad... Why? Because basically, 90% of interviews you ever see on the news is conducted exactly like this. But the media organizations will always clip up the interview to make it fit between commercial breaks or news stories, and to manipulate their viewers perceptions.

@joeyharshaw3874 8 ай бұрын

You do them a great honour by telling this story. Sorry for your loss.

@mickamoo1 8 ай бұрын

So sorry for your terrible loss. 😢

@hrhplease9119 8 ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@totallycv2388 8 ай бұрын

They gave him so much airtime because his recanting of events was better than any reporter could ever paraphrase. Exceptionally well spoken and organized given the devastating circumstances.

@jacobhendrickson8935 8 ай бұрын

That dog is the only one who could have easily survived this attack yet stood his ground trying to protect his owners.

@Dienekes678 8 ай бұрын

Dogs are just the best.❤

@Joanla1954 8 ай бұрын

What a strong telling of a horrible story in the time of devastating loss. Deepest condolences to they families of Doug and Jenny.

@5thdimension625 8 ай бұрын

Major composure throughout. Condolences to the family and their loved ones

@AndrewBrethourMusic 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely one of the most horrifying ways to die. Rest in peace Doug and Jen and the dog, I hope your family finds peace as well 🙏

@alidabotes6264 8 ай бұрын

They must of been terrified! RIP

@carolynsirianni1251 8 ай бұрын

That and a shark also. Horrific

@PD-we8vf 7 ай бұрын

If only your govt allowed them guns to protect themselves.

@donnawilliams7570 Ай бұрын

Rest in peace 🙏🏽

@traceystanley3554 8 ай бұрын

I can't imagine the fear and pain the couple went through, along with their dog and the pain and heartache their families are going through now. RIP

@ladywhisper7735 8 ай бұрын

These people have to start carrying a gun I don't get it

@gmaellen5530 8 ай бұрын

Very respectful interview. Thank you for letting the uncle just work his way calmly through the info! 💔❤

@majermike 8 ай бұрын

nah man they shoulda thrown him a curveball and then edited it to scare and confuse us

@jmcpeaceandfreedom4512 8 ай бұрын

Heartbreaking, can’t even imagine the horror you’ve all been trough. My deepest condolences.

@wildmountainthyme4123 8 ай бұрын

Also sending my deepest condolences. Blessings to all the family and friends.

@vj6024 8 ай бұрын

Very sad. I feel so much grief for these 2 people and their dog. I can’t imagine their fear, anguish, and pain through that whole experience. At least they all moved into the next life together, and their dog was there along side them. RIP.

@karyne826 8 ай бұрын

Poor Bear too. He was in his own habitat. 😢

@handsonhomestead8461 8 ай бұрын

@@karyne826Exactly!!!

@CookiesCritterCare 8 ай бұрын

You forgot the bear who lost its life defending its home

@truthvfiction 8 ай бұрын

@@karyne826Poor bear? This was a rogue animal. It deserved to end just as it had itself killed. It should have been captured and forced to endure exactly the horror it inflicted. Nature demands balance. Sadly, the bear died quickly and easily. Poor bear my @zz.

@CookiesCritterCare 8 ай бұрын

@@truthvfiction neither I suggest you educate yourself so because you're coming towards me as absolutely no respect to the point where I need to respond. Get your head straight

@maryatvan 8 ай бұрын

We are so sorry for your heartbreaking loss of Jenny and Doug. Your family is not alone, hearts of love are with you now. ❤

@catmaxwell6691 9 ай бұрын

It seems they approached their passion for trekking cautiously & well informed. Sometimes things happen when engaging with the wild, no matter how well we plan. This is just sad all around. Condolences to the couples’ loved ones and friends.

@morrisonreed1 8 ай бұрын

for thousand of years people carried spears , it was rough .. Now humans have the option to carry a fire arm .

@mikehunt4797 8 ай бұрын

If they had a firearm they would be here. Too much hubris. Experienced means they went out a bunch and nothing bad ever happened. Complacency is a killer.

@snoopyontheground3481 8 ай бұрын

lol

@fluffytail6355 8 ай бұрын

@@morrisonreed1not in a National park! Are you Murican?

@richardjurgens4511 8 ай бұрын

@@mikehunt4797a firearm is proven not as effective as many think…..

@ktt8237 8 ай бұрын

Rip to this lovely couple and their loyal dog. Sincere and heartfelt condolences to their family and friends🙏

@SafferCA 8 ай бұрын

The dog was named Tris. A female border collie.

@ktt8237 8 ай бұрын

@@SafferCA Tris was a loyal companion who didn’t leave them during this tragic incident, rest in peace Tris🙏🏻

@KEALOHA669 8 ай бұрын

im happy with death of couple just not that their dog had to suffer from their entitlement. also that the BEAR had to die for their selfishness!!!!!!

@notsunnydaysahead 8 ай бұрын

Extremely heartbroken for 3 of them. Dog was a victim also and I bet the little soul fought to death for her masters.

@TheOnlyKontrol 8 ай бұрын

@@notsunnydaysaheadwhy do you need to make every situation seem better then I was…you have no idea what happened but we have every idea of how dangerous a grizzly bear is. The dog would of been gone in one swipe. Just be real and straight up and let people know the facts not some fairy tail story that at the end of the day won’t help anyone.

@susanyates8038 8 ай бұрын

Good to hear this tragic story from a family member of this unfortunate couple. The parks personnel that located the scene are to be commended for their bravery. Sending heartfelt condolences to all involved.

@benedictocid8986 8 ай бұрын

Am sure they went armed

@emilybach 8 ай бұрын

Commended for bravely firing a gun that this poor couple were by law unable to bring. They would have been braver if they only brought the allowed bear spray and air horns.

@danni1993 8 ай бұрын

@@emilybach They both had full cans of bear spray, which they were unable to use.

@retha1875 8 ай бұрын

They didn't have a rifle or a gun? Poor dog.

@heartsmyfaceforever8140 8 ай бұрын

You should be able to bring a gun into the backwoods. you’re literally a walking meal without one.

@firelunamoon 8 ай бұрын

How devastating for their family. This couple did everything right by the looks of it. They were experienced in the outdoors, they gave family members their itinerary, they took bear proofing precautions, they had a plan and tools for SOS. Yet it didn't save them - a sobering reminder of the risks of going out into the wild. It's just heartbreaking.

@fiddlersthree8463 8 ай бұрын

They took a dog into bear country in the autumn. They broke the first rule of Hiking 101.

@nickmanning3913 8 ай бұрын

This is what real news and reporting should look like. I thank Global and the family for providing us all with this information.

@mariarohmer2374 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, but it's not our business. I don't get why a family member needed to speak on camera to share this information. Whatever happened to grieving first?

@nturavrgchick6055 8 ай бұрын

@@mariarohmer2374 he had to have agreed to do this interview, tho. I don't like the media anymore than it sounds like you do, but if he didn't want to talk to the media, we wouldn't be watching this interview rn.

@nturavrgchick6055 8 ай бұрын

At least this way we're getting it straight from their family member. So we know we're getting just the facts as he understands them, without the media misreporting something or inserting any of their opinions into this story. And maybe that's also what he was thinking when he agreed to do this interview.

@nickmanning3913 8 ай бұрын

@@mariarohmer2374 I hear you but allot of people like myself who live in the mountains and backcountry hike everyday needed to know the circumstances. Often the story is screwed to push a “stay home and be safe” narrative rather than the facts like in this report.

@mariarohmer2374 8 ай бұрын

@@nturavrgchick6055 I know what you mean but I was expecting something different. Something more personal or meaningful, This was not that. Which is why I questioned his intention. Just very odd choice to say yes to this.

@pixxz4737 8 ай бұрын

My dad never went into the wilderness without a friend WW2 veterans,both survived 6 years of continuous battle. First thing was a massive campfire in the middle of the campsite. One man sat with his rifle by the fire on guard while we slept. Pitching a tent and going to sleep in bear country especially when competition for food is high is a disaster. Its a nightmare.

@seaside2001 8 ай бұрын

This time of year is mating season for wildlife and they can be very dangerous, wether it be bears, elk, goats, cats etc. So sad it ended this way.

@mikehunt4797 8 ай бұрын

If they had a firearm they would be here. Too much hubris. Experienced means they went out a bunch and nothing bad ever happened. Complacency is a killer.

@seaside2001 8 ай бұрын

Good point. @@mikehunt4797

@davehaddad3229 8 ай бұрын

@@seaside2001Bears Grizzly & Black mate in the spring not the fall.

@evanhammond7305 8 ай бұрын

Most likely, one or both of them was caught by surprise. Two people and a dog being attacked, let alone killed by a bear, is extremely rare. Bear sprey would serve the same purpose as a gun and is effective. I live in bear country, and I tell my children that if someone gets attacked, you get out of there and call for help. Do not try to help.

@gointothedogs4634 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this full account without interruption. I've read comments on shorter news outlets that criticized the couple. Now we have the facts of this heartbreaking situation to learn how carefully prepared they were. It appears they were very knowledgeable wilderness campers who attempted to do everything right. This must have been absolutely terrifying for them. My heartfelt condolences and prayers for them, their dog and the family. So sad.

@fiddlersthree8463 8 ай бұрын

I really wonder at their taking a dog into bear country, especially in the autumn. It seems this is at odds with their being experienced hikers and wilderness campers. The dog/bear danger is Hiking 101.

@sonneversets3530 8 ай бұрын

@@fiddlersthree8463 Dog slept in the tent w/them. It went on hikes w/them regularly. As many ppls dogs do. Right or wrong. Border collies are fierce protectors of their territory & ppl. I’m sure their loyal dog put up a good fight, too. 😔 💔May they be in eternal peace.

@jMoik 8 ай бұрын

I live in the desert so perhaps I’m ignorant. I don’t understand “they did everything right.” Bear spray against a Grizzly? Where’s your common sense? Why do people carry guns for self defense?

@robertparsons5295 8 ай бұрын

So terribly tragic. My heart goes out to their family and friends.

@marianfrances4959 9 ай бұрын

Sincerest condolences to the family and friends. This is something anyone who hikes will feel very deeply.

@rayninness6303 8 ай бұрын

I had a Bear with two Cub right outside my tent on a camping trip, but I was Armed, and Fortunately the Bear’s Wander Off!!🫣🫣

@ahill4642 9 ай бұрын

The “we don’t know” calls must have been excruciating for family. 😬

@KELLSEY444 8 ай бұрын

My heartfelt condolences to this couple's family, friends, and loved ones. Global News honored them by having their family member convey what happened. Colin spoke without interruption, very respectfully, and intelligently about Jenny and Doug. May all of your good memories of them bring you peace and comfort.

@barbaratrubenbach115 8 ай бұрын

No matter how well you are trained, your in bear country, bears are hunting for food, it is so sad for this to happen. Even experts get tripped up by wildlife. Prayers go out to their familyand friends.

@katharinatrub1338 8 ай бұрын

Yes, Bears are hunting for food ESPECIALLY in Autumn !

@marirothbauer5407 8 ай бұрын

Extremely sad, but hikers are in Bear Territory they should carry a gun each pepper spray a knife etc for protection. You cannont outrun a bear when do people not learn this. They set up a campsite and start cooking BIG MISTAKE you have just given the bear your location one swipe of those very powerful claws will kill you. Hikers never learn unfortunately. Their loved ones suffer forever. My friend was killed on his honeymoon in South Africa at an Open Safari Park A Rhino charged him and killed him instantly 😢 He was on his Honeymoon A very painfull loss. 😢💙😢

@katej23 8 ай бұрын

@@marirothbauer5407 True, although even a gun and pepper spray won't help if you are ambushed by a bear, they are very fast when they want to be. You may not even have time to reach for the gun, take off the safety, aim and shoot. Especially if it was foggy or wet, low visibility, etc etc.

@ReluctantPost 8 ай бұрын

@@katej23 A solid volume of bear spray being available in a couple of bottles always at-hand along with a sidearm (not just a rifle) have been common carry for rangers and other professionals in grizzly backcountry in the US, at least, incl. Alaska, for at least a couple of decades now. It is true that a worst-case surprise might mean that neither could be used, but that would be exceptionally rare with two people, especially. I'm very sorry that they found themselves in this situation. RIP.

@fiddlersthree8463 8 ай бұрын

@@katharinatrub1338 And for crying out loud, don't take a dog into bear country -- ever, but especially in the autumn.

@jamiesalmonsculpture8599 8 ай бұрын

What a horrific way to die. To see your life mate mauled to death in front of you, knowing you will also die, probably trying to protect one another. I'd like to think it was quick, but obviously not ...as a timeline of messages tells us otherwise. RIP

@Astrocam88 8 ай бұрын

This has to be one of the worst ways to die, if not the worst. Seeing it happen to someone you love and know it's about to happen to you. Can't imagine. So sad. 😢

@stonew1927 8 ай бұрын

But why didn't they arm themselves with a gun? Maybe not so prepared. I'm very much anti-gun, and pro-gun control as I live in the US where people have lost their marbles regarding the issue, but I have to think that if I were ever planning a 7 day camping trip into bear country that I would definitely bring along a gun as a deterrent, if nothing else, and as a means to defend myself and family at the worst.

@isaac-vb1ng 8 ай бұрын

@@stonew1927so you recognize that guns are needed and part of peoples way of life but you still think no one should have one because you never needed one for your specific living situation

@mountainstream8351 8 ай бұрын

@@stonew1927 You can't carry firearms in Canadian parks. That is Canada for you.

@jasperbarlow2582 8 ай бұрын

Agree, bears literally tear you apart while you are still alive, unlike the big cats who use strangulation first, still horrific, but not a patch on being mauled to death.@@Astrocam88

@euphoria9148 8 ай бұрын

No matter how experienced, or well geared you think you may be, bears are no joke especially during this time of year when they're preparing for winter....May they rest in peace.....

@KEALOHA669 8 ай бұрын

We aways carry 2 rifles with protection ammo, which is legal in canada if your in back country. We are trained when and how to use these weapons, as a survival ASSISTANT. THESE PEOPLE DID NOT BELONG IN THE WILDERNESS!!! That should be the take away from this story!!!!!! all they did was get another BEAR killed. NOT GOOD selfish elitist who think they can go and do as they please i am sick of these people ENDAGERING wildlife STAY HOME watch a video or come with us and learn the proper way to engage with wildlife safely. 45 years NEVER a dangerous moment in all these years, hundreds of encounters with angry ang happy animals, we never where in danger as WE ARE PREPARED for such and all encounters.

@dcpack 8 ай бұрын

In Alaska people can carry guns to protect themselves. So being well geared could have saved them.

@seamarsh3756 8 ай бұрын

@@dcpacknot really true if look at historical fatal attacks, grizzly come at night without warning, they grab you and drag you out of the tent, if you have a weapon, you would likely not have time to get it..

@YourFavDieselTech 8 ай бұрын

These 2 comments show the difference between an American and anybody else. It literally takes 2 seconds to draw a gun during appendix carry if you have trained yourself well. They obviously had enough time to get to a gun because they were stalked by the bear for a couple hours if you pay attention to the timeline he just gave. Their deaths were preventable.

@Young-ep8ik 8 ай бұрын

@@YourFavDieselTech With all due respect I would take 1 bear attack every day in the country over the consequences from legalizing gun possession, because they are not particularly close.

@denisesalles7248 8 ай бұрын

What a composed and articulate man. So sorry for the loss of these two people - it sounds like they were wonderful people and adventurers. I hope they died very quickly.

@maxpeck14 8 ай бұрын

RIP to the victims and my condolences to their families :(

@PD-hv4js 8 ай бұрын

Very sad and unfortunate. My sincere condolences to all involved.

@user-cs3hi8zp7p 8 ай бұрын

NEVER....EVER...go into bear country WITHOUT a sufficient firearm, period. My condolences to the family & friends of the victims🙏🙏

@CJnh5vp 8 ай бұрын

I believe it was in the national park, therefore no firearms were allowed. Also, most bear attacks when I lived up North were attacks on armed hunters. To make the shot on a charging Grizz and drop it before it gets to you is 1/100. Most armed people wouldn't be able to do that.

@johnwildish8599 8 ай бұрын

@@CJnh5vp nonsense guns have saved many lives when dealing with bears.. look at data!

@KEALOHA669 8 ай бұрын

I'm Happy they gone never to endanger wildlife again. We aways carry 2 rifles with protection ammo, which is legal in canada if your in back country. We are trained when and how to use these weapons, as a survival ASSISTANT. THESE PEOPLE DID NOT BELONG IN THE WILDERNESS!!! That should be the take away from this story!!!!!! all they did was get another BEAR killed. NOT GOOD selfish elitist who think they can go and do as they please i am sick of these people ENDAGERING wildlife STAY HOME watch a video or come with us and learn the proper way to engage with wildlife safely. 45 years NEVER a dangerous moment in all these years, hundreds of encounters with angry ang happy animals, we never where in danger as WE ARE PREPARED for such and all encounters.

@christianWilliams-pc4jn 8 ай бұрын

@@CJnh5vpAt least they would have had a fighting chance. And they in particular would have more so than most other cases considering that there was two of them and one of them had the time to type a message. That means there would have been time to set up sufficiently for a good shot.

@Eric-lx8hp 8 ай бұрын

Bear spray

@eCoach7 8 ай бұрын

So hard to listen to this interview, just heartbreaking, don't know where Colin found the strength to relay this tragic story so eloquently.

@g.w.hampton5525 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share the events that took your loved ones lives.. May they rest in peace and may YOU be able to find peace.

@paddyo3841 9 ай бұрын

why I don’t wander around bear territory

@AndyYoung789 8 ай бұрын

"They were 'highly experienced' is a constant refrain we hear about victims of fatal bear attacks. Well, anyone who really is highly experienced knows that if you're not carrying a suitable gun, with suitable ammo, the bear AUTOMATICALLY decides the outcome of the encounter NOT YOU! A vicious, irrational animal gets to decide. The fact that you were statistically "unlikely" to be attacked will be of no consolation to your surviving relatives.

@X-Prime123 8 ай бұрын

Yeah but people are dumb so they don't like it when you point out logic and reason.

@sunflower-oo1ff 8 ай бұрын

Well said 👍

@agioni99 8 ай бұрын

So sad. It hurts to even think of. No one left each other, not even the dog. Im sure someone could have ran, but they all passed together. Rest In Peace.

@IdRatherBeHiking 8 ай бұрын

Grizzly bears run 60km/h, no one is getting away

@Siliconegirl146 8 ай бұрын

True, but while one person/dog was being attacked couldn’t the other take off, not that they would?

@ngs5554 8 ай бұрын

@@Siliconegirl146what type of person would leave their partner and run?

@WhenImBackInChicago 8 ай бұрын

@@ngs5554 If I knew it looked like the person I was with is going to clearly die, I'd have sprinted, or climbed a tree, (knowing you're supposed to play like dead, if encountering bears). ~ Also, knowing that bears climb trees, and it may run after me, next. ~ Maybe the last person, of the 3, simply froze, in shock, at what they were witness to. 😔 Only arming yourself will save you, out there, maybe.

@Liz-zd5hj 8 ай бұрын

@@WhenImBackInChicagobears climb trees. And they attack their prey very fast so I’m sure if you tried to run it would attack, get you down, come back to finish off.

@jasperchance3382 8 ай бұрын

So, experience doesn't help. There's always a wild card you never expected.

@ryanray6215 8 ай бұрын

How people can sleep in those flimsy tents outside of a safe camps size in a bear country ? And those hikers were prepared and experienced in case encounter a Grizzly with the pepper spray ?

@bradmacdonald7626 8 ай бұрын

Based on what was shared, here’s what may have happened: The couple were in bed and the dog got spooked by the sounds of the nearby bear and would’ve started barking or growling. With their location compromised, this would’ve attracted the bear directly towards the tent and chaos ensued. The dog attracted the bear. Absolutely terrifying. RIP. Someone made a movie based on a deadly bear attack on a couple in northern Ontario.

@SafferCA 8 ай бұрын

Talking out of your A. Bears are not drawn to dogs. The bear was reportedly 25 years old, old for a bear, in relatively poor shape and underweight, a female and had rotten teeth.

@minoozolala 8 ай бұрын

Yes, the attack in Ontario was a predator black bear. Killed a young doctor, injured her husband.

@ghostdog2898 8 ай бұрын

Saw that movie, horrible way to go. They actually changed the story a bit.

@timtool3229 8 ай бұрын

Studies have shown a majority of bear attacks occur when a dog is involved. You don't know what you're talking about.

@phillydisco 8 ай бұрын

The bear flattened the tent so it went after all three. They didn't even have time to put boots on.

@SM2005_ 8 ай бұрын

I’ve discussed this incident within many of my different friends. Everyone was horrified and said what a horrible way to die. Very impactful.

@ManTimeT.V. 8 ай бұрын

So sorry what what happened to your family. That's terrible news. May they rest in peace. They died doing what they loved, so that is the silver lining to this story ❤ My condolences to you all.

@dianasthings729 8 ай бұрын

Trying to understand why someone would go camping in grizzly country in a tent?

@tuanngnt 2 ай бұрын

Where do you expect them to sleep?

@AB-yj6iz 8 ай бұрын

They did everything right. This is so heartbreaking. I hope the family finds comfort in that they passed together and are both at peace now.

@RJ-vc2ju 8 ай бұрын

Minus the ability to defend themselves. Unfortunately there is no 100% right way to handle sometimes unpredictable dangerous game. Ultimately, you may find yourself in this situation and the only way to defend yourself is with a weapon, which you better know how to use.

@claire111 8 ай бұрын

@@RJ-vc2ju exactly. A new hiker with an appropriate weapon is more likely to survive.

@oldmedstudent1750 8 ай бұрын

@@RJ-vc2ju sadly, Trudeau could care less about people's ability to defend themselves. The best way to defend against a grizzly bear would be a semi automatic rifle, but those are being banned.

@Ms123kill 8 ай бұрын

@@feral4506however with two people using a semi-auto shotgun with slugs is convenient and easy to

@royjohnson465 8 ай бұрын

@@Ms123kill ~YES!! ~Yes I know a person can “not” carry a firearm inside a National Park, but legally outside of a National Park at least two people both properly outfitted firearms (shotgun or rifle) with practice and training is the “very” best self-defence against a Grizzly Bear & Black Bear attack and much, much better than bear spray (pepper spray). ~For a bush Bear attack self-defence, “do not go out alone” but rather instead at least two firearms are much more effective than bear spray, for only one good example: a Benelli M4 shotgun “with a” Bushnell Elite 4500 1-4x24 Scope (model: REL1424BS3) is the optic for a brush gun, shotgun, or short range. Also with Brenneke 12 gauge slugs and/or magnum 00 or 000 Buckshot. With a shoulder carrying sling and backpack gun mount.

@margaretspielman5347 9 ай бұрын

I am so very sorry for your loss.😞. Healing love and light goes out to you❤️

@aburden8580 8 ай бұрын

Finally! I've been waiting-impatiently-for someone to 'write' in cartoons. This story is complete!

@margaretspielman5347 8 ай бұрын

@@aburden8580 🧐

@liftedgifted6010 8 ай бұрын

@@aburden8580take your meds.

@mistletoe4961 8 ай бұрын

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this couple and their pup. Such a sad situation.

@mercuryangel5632 8 ай бұрын

This man is showing incredible courage and dignity reporting out on such a tragic event. My heart dropped and broke when I heard the news about this couple and their dog. It is so sad and I am sending my sincere condolences to an incredible family. Please know that even as strangers to you, we heard your news and feel your loss. I can understand this couples' bravery just listening to this gentleman.

@bbloodyangel1 8 ай бұрын

This is so tragic, but if there is in any solace, these people lived life and did what they loved and that's how they left the earth. RIP ❤

@xxxx-qo9dh 8 ай бұрын

My sincere condolences to family and friends, what a horrible way to go 😢 Thank you for telling their story in this calm and cohesive manner.

@elenas8099 8 ай бұрын

My deepest condolences to the family😓 This is beyond tragic. I am extremely cautious of the bears. One thing that I will never do is go tracking through the bear country during fall season.

@fiddlersthree8463 8 ай бұрын

And absolutely do not take a dog into bear country.

@wandarask8444 8 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear if your loss . Our prayers are with you and those affected by this loss Love from Australia

@belamoure 8 ай бұрын

This is so sad, sympathies to the families, friends and colleagues what a loss. Excellent report of what happened to them.

@Musicismylove888 8 ай бұрын

This is a very very sad story. If its consolation, they passed away doing what they loved. My deepest condolences. God bless their souls.

@Musicismylove888 8 ай бұрын

@devra5186 26 likes, your comment doesn't count. 😂😂😂

@r8chlletters 8 ай бұрын

They surely didn’t love being mauled to death. Utterly horrible.

@Musicismylove888 8 ай бұрын

@@r8chlletters That's not what I was referring to. Of course it was a horrible way to go but they were in their happy place up until the dire moments

@zariballard 8 ай бұрын

How ridiculous and no, I am sure it's no consultation. If you loved to walk and one day walking, a car hit and killed you, did you die doing something you loved and would your relatives be comforted by that? If there is an afterlife, as I believe they're is because we are energy in a body that moves on, do you believe your spirit would think "Well at least I died walking. I'm good." Please. Everytime I hear that, I realize how stupid that statement really is.

@Musicismylove888 8 ай бұрын

@zariballard That's not what I was referred to. For sure it was a horrible way to die , but at least they were in a happy place when it happened. Also, just to reassure you I won't lower myself to your level znd call your comment stupid, all opinions are appreciated and respected and not reffferd to as stupid.

@freshfromtheword5825 8 ай бұрын

Blessings and condolences for the family in this tragedy, and for their loss. 🌹

@davidsymonds7730 8 ай бұрын

As someone who grew up in the country, been a hiker and a hunter, I would never go into grizzly country without a gun. I have to much respect for bears to ever take them lightly, especially grizzlies. I never encountered one and don’t want to.

@51AB 8 ай бұрын

If you are a hiker and hunter you would know it is illegal to carry any type of firearms in a National Park. Geez.

@IrishAnnie 8 ай бұрын

@@51AB. They need a policy change for this park!! You need protection.

@51AB 8 ай бұрын

@@IrishAnnie The wildlife needs protection. This park is less than 2% of Alberta. There are millions of hectares of pristine land outside of parks where firearms can be carried. How selfish to think humans need to occupy every square inch on Earth.

@lorettakoch7408 8 ай бұрын

@@51ABwhat an odd statement

@51AB 8 ай бұрын

@@lorettakoch7408 What is odd about it?? I stated facts. Feel free to rebuff.

@5ayes12 8 ай бұрын

Hard to fathom this event obviously cruelly tragic and it must have been harrowing beyond belief.I worked 40 years in the wilds of BC often alone and this was always one's constant worry as invariably you will have encounters.Bears are not all the same they behave differently so any standard bear response guidelines will only be an average guesstimate of the best case scenario.Heartbreaking for their friends and family but I am sure alot of backcountry enthusiasts are very affected I for one am rethinking my thinking

@KEALOHA669 8 ай бұрын

im happy this happened to show how elitists should STAY home. We aways carry 2 rifles with protection ammo, which is legal in canada if your in back country. We are trained when and how to use these weapons, as a survival ASSISTANT. THESE PEOPLE DID NOT BELONG IN THE WILDERNESS!!! That should be the take away from this story!!!!!! all they did was get another BEAR killed. NOT GOOD selfish elitist who think they can go and do as they please i am sick of these people ENDAGERING wildlife STAY HOME watch a video or come with us and learn the proper way to engage with wildlife safely. 45 years NEVER a dangerous moment in all these years, hundreds of encounters with angry ang happy animals, we never where in danger as WE ARE PREPARED for such and all encounters.

@brendasimser3247 8 ай бұрын

My heartfelt sympathies to this couples loved ones.

@karenhamilton8811 8 ай бұрын

So sorry to the family for their loss. Sending prayers to find peace and healing.

@flhtru1464 8 ай бұрын

Experienced doesn’t mean they had common sense. Who would put themselves in that situation, period. My condolences to the bears family.

@alanawright958 8 ай бұрын

My sincere condolences to you and your friends and familyv

@moiracneill6478 9 ай бұрын

I live where bears are commonly seen... normally they are very timid and having encountered bears every spring, and I have never ever been in any fear whatsoever. .. encountered a grizzly in Alaska, it left. This bear was injured, sick, very unusual actions. .. a dog, rottweiler who was sent at me, as the neighbour sent it onto my property, and i tried to scare it away.. it turned and charged at me... . I'm far more scared of people, than bears. Deepest condolences to the family and friends. Rip.

@warondogs8199 9 ай бұрын

you are more afraid of people than of grizzly bears? You are terrified if you go inside a grocery store or a mall, but you would feel much safer if the mall was filled with grizzly bears, or rottweilers? How do you get anything done if you are that afraid of people? Do you ever go into a restaurant? I guess you just get take out to avoid the scary people, but these killing machines are also the ones that bought and made the food, and everything else in your life, including your phone.

@YayoLife 9 ай бұрын

This bear must have been protecting something or who knows? Just went mental. Even if they had a pistol, the chances of beating a grizzly who is intent on killing you is not very high. It's just truly tragic. I hope their families are able to find peace.

@warondogs8199 8 ай бұрын

@@YayoLife must have had a bad owner.

@AndyYoung789 8 ай бұрын

That's silly, many or most fatal attacks come from perfectly healthy bears.

@Nexus-7.0 8 ай бұрын

@@YayoLife Assuming the bear attacked them from inside the camping tent if they did have a 44 Magnum, they would have 6 bullets to take their chances on the Grizzly. Idk but I'm being hopeful or I want to take my chances with the pistol than with the ineffective bear spray. All you need is one good shot from the Pistol to the bears face and that would seriously injure it. They also had their dog to distract the bear in the meantime, but in this case the dog would most certainly become a martyr while the owners can prepare their shot in that heated moment.

@lynnfaulkner2706 8 ай бұрын

Such a tragedy. No matter how well prepared you are, at times nature has other plans. My condolences to their family and friends.

@nickkraw1 8 ай бұрын

It's absolutely outrageous that licenced Canadians are not allowed to carry firearms in the Parks when so many of our global and american brethren can and advise doing so for safety.

@MJ1919 8 ай бұрын

It's the bears country. Maybe we should stay out? They were there first. Shooting them. Not on. Its their land. The bear is only trying to survive. Just like every other species on the planet. All here before us. We are the invaders. I am extremely sorry for the loss. But we are the outsiders.

@chopperdude407 8 ай бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree with you. Open carry should be legal in Canada

@51AB 8 ай бұрын

Ridiculous. National Parks are a last refuge for wildlife. It is THEIR home. There are giant signs everywhere in parks warning people of this. If everyone had guns in a park, the wildlife would be exterinated by trigger happy Americans.

@nausetdreamer4714 8 ай бұрын

💔

@michaelcross934 8 ай бұрын

I lived in Jasper National Park, for many years. One summer, there was a Grizzly sighted warning, in the area. Since then, I have always been leery about bears, any type of bears. I am so sorry, to this family and their relatives. With regrets and RIP, Mike in Sooke, BC

@bmurray7248 9 ай бұрын

Thank you to the families for sharing this information. As a person who recreates in Grizzly county this information is very valuable and educational. Condolences to the families and friends of the couple. RIP

@Simone79126 9 ай бұрын

I dont mean to be rude but what did you take out of this? Don’t hike in Fall season?

@coxmosia1 9 ай бұрын

Why???

@Nexus-7.0 8 ай бұрын

I ain't going into Grizzly country without my 44 Magnum. Just not worth the risk ...

@bmurray7248 8 ай бұрын

@@Simone79126 driving on the highway is more dangerous than hiking in grizzly county in fall. If you aren’t comfortable with this level of risk stay home. I take from it that it was a very rare attack caused most likely by the fact the bear was starving. I’m going hiking in the mountains of British Columbia tomorrow. I will have my bear spray on hip, my dog on a leash when visibility is limited by terrain and I will have my head on a swivel constantly aware of what’s going on around me.

@Anonymous------ 8 ай бұрын

@@Nexus-7.0 It's a national park where guns are banned; don't go in if you don't like its rules, carry your gun and stay in your inner city slum.

@tiredofit4761 8 ай бұрын

This is so sad. I am so scared of being anywhere there’s something bigger that can hurt me. I would never do this type of camping. I’m scared to go into woods where there are even coyotes. I’ve been to Colorado and looking back I would not have wandered as far. Prayers for family.

@northernbettygirl 8 ай бұрын

Deepest sympathies to the family, loved ones and friends of this couple at this saddest of times. They are all in my heartfelt thoughts and prayers. May God comfort them all 🙏🏼😔

@ryanesau8147 9 ай бұрын

Notice the team that went in had guns …it’s just basic common sense

@donnaconnell 8 ай бұрын

So very sorry about your loss. 😢

@marciacapell1541 8 ай бұрын

Knowing bears were in the area, choosing to camp and hike in that place isnt worth risking your life over. More lives are saved just from using a simple thing as comon sense. 😢❤

@ZFern9390 8 ай бұрын

Some people seem to feel invincible

@KaiExploresLife 8 ай бұрын

Wow heartbreaking. I can’t even begin to imagine what that family is going through. Doing something they love.

@sheilat.1987 8 ай бұрын

I am so sorry that this happened and may God Bless that family with peace.

@terrymckiernan7373 8 ай бұрын

I feel sad for his loss . My condolences to the family

@teribelleau137 8 ай бұрын

😢 Very sorry for your loss. To have so much experience and still be attacked is Such a tragedy.

@user-bt1it6qe6x 8 ай бұрын

How tragic! The uncle (I believe) recounted the ordeal with dignity, calmness and respect. It seems that Doug and Jenny were experienced in the wild and did everything they were supposed to do. It was a freakish accident, but after all, they were dealing with a powerful, wild animal. If there’s anything “good” in this horribly sad story, they all passed together, including the dog, doing something they loved doing. I hope death came quickly to all 3. May they rest in peace. Sincere condolences to their family members.

@janetaskin2150 8 ай бұрын

Heart goes out to family & friends of this couple and sincere condolences. Very sad that they experienced a one in a million fatal event that took their lives in a tragic way, while enjoying nature that they so loved & were highly experienced in respectfully recreating in. They were taken much too soon, may they rest in peace & may their family & friends receive support and find peace over time.

@claire111 8 ай бұрын

These attacks are no longer rare. There are entire YT channels telling these regular stories. The parks service aren't advertising the incidents for obvious financial reasons.

@bmdjk 8 ай бұрын

Seems they are not 1 in a million anymore.

@KEALOHA669 8 ай бұрын

@jakejimstone5029 9 ай бұрын

I used to hike in that area, but got sick of Sheila Copps imposing restrictions on hiking in the middle of nowhere. So i hiked in Glacier National Park - Montana. When you visit that park to hike for a week or two, the Ranger tells you where you can camp. He/She then tells you the conditions to expect. That's because there is already a Ranger or two in the mountains checking things out. Your camping site is setup in a triangle and each point is 100 yards from the other points. One point - you hang your food (away from bears), the other points are the cooking area and sleeping areas. Did the couple practice this in Banff?

@checkfactschecking 9 ай бұрын

Yes they did. Watch the video.

@frakismaximus3052 8 ай бұрын

You mean Sheila copps?

@jakejimstone5029 8 ай бұрын

@@frakismaximus3052 I got that wrong. Yes!

@vitalucas9452 8 ай бұрын

@@jakejimstone5029Sheila Copps.

@ericswinton8742 8 ай бұрын

You can tell this poor man was holding back tears

@rebeccacarlson9166 8 ай бұрын

This is heartbreaking. My condolences to the the families of these beautiful nature lovers.

@Lungdis3ase 8 ай бұрын

Condolences to both families.

@patriciakelly2714 8 ай бұрын

So very sad. Soo sorry for all the family and friends for the loss. What a tragedy.

@terricable7539 8 ай бұрын

I am so very sorry for your loss... prayers and love going out to your family 🙏💕🫂

@nicolef5938 8 ай бұрын

Condolances to the family i am so sorry for your loss.

@62Cristoforo 9 ай бұрын

If you go into situations normally requiring daily messages telling your loved ones you’re still alive then you’re probably choosing a very risky lifestyle

@sedatedturtle 9 ай бұрын

Like walking down the street or attending schools in U.S...risk is EVERYWHERE!!!

@boojiboy2275 9 ай бұрын

Pretty standard precaution when in the back country. Here in NZ we don't have bears, in fact we dont have any dangerous wildlife but it is still good to keep people informed of your route, your itinerary, when you expect to return etc. That way if something does go wrong emergency services can be alerted and rescuers know where to start looking.

@ahill4642 9 ай бұрын

good point

@johnkilty1419 9 ай бұрын

Driving your car to work is more dangerous than walking and sleeping in bear country.

@SafferCA 8 ай бұрын

I guess you remain on the couch, then.

@a.w.thompson4001 8 ай бұрын

My sincere condolences to all who loved them.

@HPirate2018 8 ай бұрын

What a nightmare. Horrific for that couple to go through. Rip.

@mwahcarrera 8 ай бұрын

It doesn't matter how experienced you are. You come face to face with a grizzly, and that all goes out the window.

@brigidsingleton1596 8 ай бұрын

My sincere condolences to family, friends and connections of the couple who are lost to this sad attack. I am so very sorry for the loss. 😢💔.Rest In Peace.💔😢

@kit2130 8 ай бұрын

I’m sorry that happened. God bless them & their dog. My prayers are with them & your family. They were doing what they loved.

@elizabethguss7845 8 ай бұрын

May their memory be a blessing. My heart goes out to the families and friends of Doug and Jenny.

@nancyneal5377 8 ай бұрын

If camping in bear country is your thing, just be aware that fall is the most dangerous time. I am not sure why these so called experienced outdoor trekkers did not know this. RIP to this couple and their dog who probably died trying to protect them and bear spray is not going to stop an enraged grizzly. It can chase bears off when they have a plentiful food source, but when fall comes they need to fatten up , their territory and food is their main concern. Most attacks take place in the fall.

@FM-jo1jh 8 ай бұрын

And if you're gonna go that deep into the woods (sounds like they were hiking for days when it happened), carry a small rifle, like a .22. I know not everyone is a hunter and has rifles but it could safe your life.

@rover5788 8 ай бұрын

@@FM-jo1jh 44 Magnum would be quicker and better than a rifle.

@fluffytail6355 8 ай бұрын

⁠@@FM-jo1jhwhen will you people listen? NO guns allowed in national parks!

@fluffytail6355 8 ай бұрын

@@rover5788⁠when will you people listen? NO guns allowed in national parks!

@FM-jo1jh 8 ай бұрын

@@fluffytail6355 I'd rather pay a fine and live instead of getting mulled to death only to have parks people come with their guns and shoot it anyway..... no one will stop and search you while hiking in Banff..

@goosegal50 8 ай бұрын

What a tragedy. My heart goes out to the family and friends of the couple.

@63rambler66 8 ай бұрын

I am geographically limited by my fear of grizzlies, crocodiles, alligators, sharks, and ticks.

@lizajane1878 8 ай бұрын

Horrific for the couple and dog plus family to go through this. Prayers to you family.❤

@eddieberryification 8 ай бұрын

Great job by Garmin relaying information and getting info to rescuers and family. I think this just sold me on one of their units. Prayers to the family for their loss.

@spinewalker_ 8 ай бұрын

Heartbreaking. RIP and my condolences to the family and other loved ones.

@ginapereira8948 8 ай бұрын

So sad, my heart goes out to all of the loved ones😔 so tragic, RIP 🙏

@shastadimension8169 8 ай бұрын

God Bless these good people and their dog. So sorry for your loss.

@Querencia7779 8 ай бұрын

So so so so so so so incredibly horrifying! I hate to imagine what they went thru, one or the other (or both) had to have listened to the other being killed, and their beloved dog. Just so awful!

@DoobieDeb 8 ай бұрын

Deepest Condolences

@carlaperry1312 8 ай бұрын

My Condolences 🌹🕯🕊🌹🕯🕊, God Bless.... So Sorry for ur tragic loss.

@bludaizee24 8 ай бұрын

My sincere condolences to the family. I'm very sorry for their loss. But at least they died doing something they loved, and they died together. Many couples together for a long time say they wouldn't want to live without their partner.

@macioluko9484 8 ай бұрын

My Girlfriend and I were at Tombstone that night. It started to snow at about 4:40pm. We got out on Saturday to find out about the tragic loss. Sincere condolences to the families!