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East bowl of Panorama Ridge closed due to pregnant grizzly bear

The east bowl of Panorama Ridge has been closed by Parks Canada due to a pregnant grizzly bear The east bowl of Panorama Ridge has been closed by Parks Canada due to a pregnant grizzly bear
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An area closure was announced for the east bowl of Panorama Ridge near Banff Friday afternoon due to the presence of a denning, pregnant female grizzly bear.

Parks Canada announced the closure in a tweet just before 4 p.m., saying "human presence near the den may disturb the bear or newborn cubs and may also place skiers at risk of a grizzly bear encounter."

Violators can be charged under the Canada National Parks Act with a possible fine of up to $25,000.

For more information, call Banff Park Dispatch at 403.762.1470.

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