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wildlife-conservation2 years ago

"Visitors' Bear Interactions Lead to Closure of Blue Ridge Parkway Section"

An eight-mile section of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway has been closed after visitors were caught feeding and attempting to hold a young bear. The closure aims to ensure the safety of both the bear and park visitors. Bears are more likely to seek human food during the fall months as they prepare for hibernation. The National Park Service has urged visitors and residents to keep food out of sight and follow bear safety tips.

via Fox News|
#bears#blue-ridge-parkway#national-park-service
wildlife-conservation2 years ago

Blue Ridge Parkway Section Closed as Visitors Attempt to Interact with Bears

A section of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina, has been closed due to visitors feeding and attempting to hold a young bear, posing a danger to both visitors and the bear. The closure affects an eight-mile stretch during peak leaf-peeping season. The National Park Service emphasized the importance of not approaching bears and properly storing food, providing safety tips for encounters. The closed section includes the Lane Pinnacle Overlook, while the Craggy Gardens recreational area can still be accessed from the north. The Blue Ridge Parkway is the most-visited site of the National Park Service.

via CNN|
#bear-safety#blue-ridge-parkway#national-park-service
wildlife-conservation2 years ago

"Human Interactions with Bears on Blue Ridge Parkway Pose Deadly Threat, Officials Warn"

A section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina has been temporarily closed due to unsafe interactions between humans and bears. Reports of visitors feeding and attempting to hold a young black bear prompted parkway officials to close the stretch from milepost 367.6 to milepost 375.6. These interactions not only endanger human safety but also put the lives of bears at risk, as they become dependent on human food and wander into traffic or residential areas. The closure aims to protect both humans and bears, and officials will reassess the situation before deciding when to reopen the parkway.

via WLOS|
#bear-human-interactions#blue-ridge-parkway#safety-precaution
local-news2 years ago

"Blue Ridge Parkway Closed After Visitors Attempt to Interact with Young Bear"

Blue Ridge Parkway officials have closed a section of the scenic route due to unsafe human-bear interactions at the Lane Pinnacle Overlook. Meanwhile, Asheville police have charged 49 people in a "quality-of-life" sweep targeting crime and homelessness in the city. In a separate incident, a Henderson County man is facing charges after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian with his pickup truck, then moving the body before fleeing the scene.

via WLOS|
#asheville-police#bear-encounters#blue-ridge-parkway
accidents2 years ago

Tragic Death at North Carolina Waterfall Overlook: Hiker Falls 150 Feet

A 61-year-old woman from South Carolina fell to her death from an overlook at the Glassmine Falls in Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. The victim, Nancy Sampson, fell 150 feet below the overlook and succumbed to her injuries. The cause of the fall is still under investigation. The Glassmine Falls overlook is a popular attraction in the park, known for its scenic views of the waterfall.

via ABC News|
#accidents#blue-ridge-parkway#hiking
accidentstragedy2 years ago

Tragic Deaths: Hikers' Fatal Falls from Overlooks on Blue Ridge Parkway

A hiker in North Carolina fell 150 feet to her death from a waterfall overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The woman, identified as Nancy Sampson, 61, of Greer, South Carolina, succumbed to her injuries before rescuers could reach her. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and officials did not provide details about what led to the fatal fall.

via Fox News|
#accidentstragedy#blue-ridge-parkway#fatal-fall