Tragic Bear Attack in Canada’s Banff National Park Reveals Campers’ Desperate Attempt for Help
In a heartbreaking turn of events, it has been discovered that Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse, both seasoned campers, made a final plea for assistance during a grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park.
Doug Inglis’ uncle, Colin, revealed to CBC News that the couple, equipped with a Garmin inReach device, had been regularly updating him via text messages throughout their five-day journey.
The Garmin inReach is a two-way satellite communicator with GPS capabilities that allows users to send messages and SOS signals in remote areas.
Colin Inglis received a distressing SOS message from the inReach on the day of his nephew and Gusse’s deaths. The message simply stated, “Bear attack bad.”
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Colin Inglis described the agony of receiving such a message, stating, “That night was the beginning of an ongoing grieving process. You receive a notification that something terrible is happening, but you have limited information.”
Around 8 p.m. on Friday, park officials also received an alert from the inReach about a bear attack near the Red Deer River Valley. However, by the time help arrived early Saturday morning, Doug Inglis, Gusse, and their dog had already been tragically killed.
The park’s statement on Facebook confirmed the arrival of the response team, their discovery of the deceased individuals, and the necessity to euthanize the bear due to its aggressive behavior.
Colin Inglis believes that his nephew and Gusse were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The couple, who shared a deep love for each other and the wilderness, were highly experienced in outdoor activities.
Despite their habit of reading in their tent after dark, park rescuers found all three bodies outside, with their tent crushed and e-readers inside. They also discovered an empty bear spray canister and signs of attempted bear deterrence.
Colin Inglis summed up the chilling ordeal, saying, “There was a struggle, and it didn’t remain in one location.”
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