'Aggressive' bear pokes hiker with its nose in Great Smoky Mountains, park says

The bear then walked off with the hiker's backpack, officials say.
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Parts of national park closed after bears chased, bit visitors

Parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after bears chased and bit visitors during multiple recent incidents, National Park Service (NPS) rangers stated. Rangers responded to three ...
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3 Great Smoky Mountains human-bear incidents lead to trail closures

Three bear‑related incidents at Ramsey Cascades Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this past weekend, have prompted trail closures to protect visitors, according an April 20 news release ...
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Aggressive bears force iconic park to close popular trails

Officials at an iconic national park have closed multiple popular trails to due incidents involving aggressive bears. Rangers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park said they responded to three ...
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Black bears are roaming Yosemite National Park. Here’s how to stay safe

Spring is here — and wildlife activity is heating up in California. “The arrival of warmer weather means black bears will be emerging from winter dens and actively searching for food,” the California ...
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'Aggressive' bear encounters prompt trail closure in Great Smoky Mountains

Rangers have temporarily closed a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after several bear encounters, including one that chased hikers. According to the National Park Service, this past ...

Black bears roam throughout Michigan. How to stay safe if you see one

Black bears will be active in Michigan through fall. Learn how to bear-proof your yard, and safely react if there is an ...