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CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Hikers reflect on devastating rockslide at Bow Glacier Falls
Nearly a week after a devastating rockslide in Banff National Park, hikers are sharing harrowing stories of survival—and moments of extraordinary compassion.
CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
Aggressive cougars shut down biking trails in Whistler, B.C., area
Social Sharing More cougar sightings in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region have led to trail closures in the resort municipality of Whistler and in the Garibaldi Lake area. After a cougar sighting went viral a little under two weeks ago, leading the popular Rubble Creek trail near Garibaldi Lake to be closed, sightings of aggressive cougars have been reported in the Whistler ski resort itself. The sightings, which happened on Thursday and Friday, have led to the closures of the Ascent hiking trail and all biking trails on Blackcomb Mountain until further notice. The Singing Pass trail area of Garibaldi Park in Whistler was also closed Wednesday evening due to the aggressive cougars. WATCH | Hikers capture cougar encounter on Rubble Creek trail: Hikers capture video of cougar encounter on popular B.C. trail 14 days ago Duration 0:15 In a video posted to TikTok, Max Stobbe and his hiking partner Margaux Cohen encounter a cougar near the popular Garibaldi Lake trail in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region. B.C. Parks has since closed the Rubble Creek trail for a week due to the "aggressive behaviour" of cougars. "The latest report follows multiple incidents over the last several weeks of two cougars acting aggressively in the Whistler area, including chasing, stalking and being in close proximity to mountain bikers and hikers," the B.C. Conservation Officer Services said Wednesday in a statement. "[Conservation officers] are continuing to monitor and assess cougar activity and will respond as necessary to ensure public safety." Adam Mercer, the senior manager of the Ski Patrol at Whistler Blackcomb resort, said it wasn't unusual for tourists to encounter black bears, marmots and other wildlife while out hiking or biking on the trails. "I've been here for decades, and we do see cougars transit the area," he said. "And so I wouldn't say it's unusual, but it's not as common as the bear encounters." Cougars being sighted on a regular basis is rare, according to Julie Thomas, a PhD student at the University of Northern B.C. who studies cougar ecology. "The cougars are certainly there, but they're incredibly elusive and shy around people," she said. Thomas said she has a few theories on why people are seeing more cougars in the Sea-to-Sky region, including human encroachment into the predators' natural habitats. She also says the cougars may be young and still trying to establish new territory for themselves, and they could still be figuring out what is prey and what isn't. "They might have these kinds of brief altercations with people ... where they're kind of just investigating humans," she said. "The other possibility is that the cougar... is sick or starving or injured," she added. Conservation officers are asking people to travel in groups while out in the backcountry to be safe, and carry bear spray if possible. They also say that people shouldn't make sudden movements if they encounter a cougar, and they should make themselves loud and back away slowly if they see one. In the event of an attack, people are advised to fight back by focusing on the cougar's face and eyes.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Washington Post
Rescuers retrieve body of Brazilian hiker who fell from Indonesian volcano
SEMBALUN, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers on Wednesday retrieved the body of a Brazilian hiker who died after falling from the ridge of a volcano, officials said. The 26-year-old Juliana Marins fell on Mount Rinjani on the island of Lombok. The retrieval took at least five hours due to the rocky and steep terrain and foggy weather.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Heat dome sees triple-figure temperatures across US cities
An extreme heat wave scorched parts of the US on Tuesday, with major East Coast cities like New York and Boston reaching triple-digit temperatures. John F Kennedy International Airport recorded 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38C) at midday on Tuesday, marking its first occurrence since 2013, with conditions described as "extremely dangerous." Nearly 40 US cities, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Raleigh, North Carolina, broke daily heat records on Monday, with temperatures reaching up to 104 degrees (40C). Over 150 million people were placed under heat warnings due to a "heat dome" phenomenon, with very warm overnight lows expected to continue through Wednesday. The heat caused disruptions, including Amtrak delays due to speed restrictions on East Coast routes and the rescue of two 16-year-old hikers in New Hampshire who were overcome by the heat.
The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Brazilian tourist found dead days after fall hiking Indonesian volcano
Brazilian hiker Juliana Marins, 27, was found dead on Tuesday after falling off a cliff on Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second highest volcano, over the weekend. Marins was hiking with five friends on Saturday when she slipped on the 3,726-metre mountain. Rescue efforts, involving 50 people, were hampered for four days by adverse weather, difficult terrain, and poor visibility. Initially located at a depth of 150 meters, Marins had slipped further to 500 meters by Monday morning due to the soft, sandy terrain. The Mount Rinjani hiking track will be closed to facilitate evacuation and as a mark of respect for Ms Marins and her family.
