Parks Canada charges hikers after grizzly bear run-in with off-leash dog in Banff National Park

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A couple are facing charges by Parks Canada for having a dog off-leash and close to Bear 142." width="620" />

A pair of hikers with an off-leash dog were charged after coming close to a well-known grizzly bear on a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park.