Parks Canada reveals additional details about deadly bear attack in Banff

The couple and dog mauled and killed by a grizzly bear in the backcountry of Banff National Park late last week did everything right, Parks Canada says.

The couple and dog mauled and killed by a grizzly bear in the backcountry of Banff National Park late last week did everything right, Parks Canada says.

They had the appropriate permits.

They had bear spray.

They'd hung their food properly.

They were staying in a location where there were no active bear warnings or area closures.

"This incident is a tragedy, and our sincere condolences go out to the families of the victims," Parks Canada said in a release issued on Tuesday.

Parks Canada says it will not be releasing the victims' names.