A bear attack in Alberta害羞草研究所檚 Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada announced late Saturday.

Natalie Fay, external relations manager for Parks Canada害羞草研究所檚 Banff field unit, said the agency received an alert from a GPS device originating from the Red Deer River Valley at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, indicating a bear attack.

In a statement, Fay said a team specially trained in wildlife attacks was immediately mobilized, but weather hindered their response time.

害羞草研究所淲eather conditions at the time did not allow for helicopter use, and the response team travelled through the night to the location by the ground,害羞草研究所� she said.

害羞草研究所淭he response team arrived on-site at 1 a.m. and discovered two deceased individuals.害羞草研究所�

While in the area, the response team encountered a grizzly bear displaying aggressive behaviour, Fay said, leading Parks Canada staff to euthanize it on-site for public safety.

RCMP arrived at 5 a.m. to transport the victims to Sundre, Alta., she said.

害羞草研究所淭his is a tragic incident and Parks Canada wishes to express its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims,害羞草研究所� the statement read.

A closure is in place around the attack area 害羞草研究所� including the Red Deer and Panther valleys, from Snow Creek Summit east to the National Park boundary, and north to Shale Pass 害羞草研究所� until further notice as a safety precaution.