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wildlife-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

"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•1 min saved

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

government-shutdown2 years ago•3 min saved

Government Shutdown Threatens National Parks, Tourism Businesses, and OKC National Memorial Museum

The National Park Service has warned that if Congress fails to reach an agreement to avoid a government shutdown, most US national parks will close, and the popular social media campaign, Fat Bear Week, will be canceled. The closure plans include locked gates, closed visitor centers, and reduced visitor services. Thousands of park rangers will be furloughed, and there will be no trail or road condition updates. The government shutdown could also halt the agency's social media postings. Some states may work to keep their parks open, but the majority of parks will be closed due to the lessons learned from previous shutdowns, which resulted in overflowing toilets, vandalism, and depleted maintenance funds.

via CNN|

#closure-plans #fat-bear-week #government-shutdown

health2 years ago•0 min saved

"Bizarre Bat Behavior Uncovered at Arches National Park"

A rabid bat was found outside the visitor center at Arches National Park in Utah, prompting officials to issue a warning to visitors about potential exposure. The park has also received reports of other bats exhibiting unusual behavior, including one bite. While less than 1% of bats in nature have rabies, those that act strangely or come into contact with humans are up to 10 times more likely to carry the viral disease. Visitors are advised to avoid bats as any small contact could be considered potential exposure.

via FOX 13 News Utah|

#arches-national-park #bats #health

wildlifenational-parks2 years ago•2 min saved

Bison Attacks Leave Women Injured at National Parks

A woman visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota was severely injured by a bison at Painted Canyon Trailhead, marking the second bison attack in a U.S. National Park in less than a week. The incident occurred a day after a woman was attacked by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. Both women suffered severe injuries and were hospitalized. Visitors are reminded to exercise caution around bison and maintain a safe distance, especially during mating season.

via USA TODAY|

#bison #bison-attacks #theodore-roosevelt-national-park

wildlifenational-parks2 years ago•1 min saved

Bison Attacks on the Rise: Visitors Beware in National Parks

A bison severely injured a woman in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, while another bison charged and gored a woman in Yellowstone National Park. Both incidents highlight the importance of visitor safety and the need to maintain a safe distance from large animals in national parks. Bison are powerful and wild animals that can turn quickly and easily outrun people, especially during the rutting season. Park officials are investigating the attacks and remind visitors to adhere to park regulations and stay at least 25 yards away from large animals.

via KSTP|

#bison #national-park-service #theodore-roosevelt-national-park

wildlifeincident2 years ago•1 min saved

Woman Injured in Bison Attack at Yellowstone National Park

A woman visiting Yellowstone National Park was gored by a bison, suffering significant injuries to her chest and abdomen. The incident occurred when the woman and her companion encountered two bison, and one of them charged. The woman was airlifted to a hospital, and her condition remains unknown. Park officials advise visitors to maintain a distance of at least 25 yards from bison, especially during mating season. This is the first reported bison goring incident at the park this year.

via NBC News|

#bison #goring #visitor-safety

wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

"Terrifying Encounter: Woman Gored by Bison in Yellowstone National Park"

A woman visiting Yellowstone National Park was gored by a bison near Lake Yellowstone, sustaining significant injuries to her chest and abdomen. The incident occurred despite warnings from park officials to maintain a safe distance from wildlife. This is the first reported bison attack against a park visitor since June 2022. Visitors are advised to stay at least 25 yards away from large animals and 100 yards away from bears and wolves, with extra caution during mating season.

via ABC News|

#bison-attack #visitor-safety #warning

wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Bison Attacks Leave Tourists Injured at Yellowstone National Park

A woman from Phoenix, Arizona was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park while walking with another individual near Lake Yellowstone. The woman sustained significant injuries to her chest and abdomen and was airlifted to a nearby medical center. This is the first reported incident of 2023, and visitors are reminded to maintain a safe distance from wildlife in the park. Bison can be unpredictable and should be approached from at least 25 yards away.

via KBZK News|

#bison #goring-incident #visitor-safety

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Yellowstone euthanizes baby bison touched by visitor.

A man who picked up a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park caused it to be shunned by its herd, prompting park officials to kill the animal rather than allow it to be a hazard to visitors. Bison must be quarantined before being sent to conservation herds outside the park, and a bison calf abandoned and unable to care for itself is not a good candidate for quarantine. The calf became separated from its mother when the herd crossed the Lamar river in north-eastern Yellowstone on Saturday.

via The Guardian US|

#animal-conservation #bison #environment