Elk swept over Bow Falls
Posted June 8th, 2007 by Sarah
Mike Reid, a long-time Banff resident, watched the tourists approach to within 10 metres of the elk as it munched on vegetation on the north side of the river by Buffalo Street around 4 p.m.
He said the elk was spooked, jumped into the fast-flowing river and swam across the rapid current to the other side. However, the elk lost footing on the slippery bank as it tried to get out, fell back into the river and was swept over the treacherous falls.
Reid said he eventually met up with the tourists responsible for frightening the elk, letting them know how their actions had led to this completely unnecessary tragedy.
"They got lots of pictures. Now they can go home and say they killed an elk," said Reid.
Story at Rocky Mountain Outlook.
Something Should Be Done about Irresponsible Tourists in Banff
If the elk had injured the tourists people would be calling the warden insisting that something be done about the aggressive Elk. Something should be done about tourists that think they can approach wildlife in the park.
It is a National Park not the Zoo
They should get a sign that directs people to the Calgary Zoo. Maybe the Zoo will set up a program to let people pet the Elk and feed the bears.