Couple's desperate last act as they were mauled to death by grizzly bear
A seasoned couple and their dog were killed in a grizzly bear attack at Banff National Park in 2023. Despite taking extensive precautions, the couple was unable to survive the encounter with an elderly, malnourished bear.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the risks associated with wilderness exploration and the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters.
43 Jenny and Doug, both 62, did pretty much everything together and were experienced when it came to the outdoors (Image: Ron Teather) Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse had a deep passion for the great outdoors and were seasoned campers and hikers, so venturing into the wilderness for a break was second nature to them.
The couple, both 62, were spending the weekend at Banff National Park in Canada and had taken every possible precaution to protect themselves from bear encounters.
Tragically, in 2023, they sent one final, desperate message before their bodies, along with that of their beloved border collie, were discovered mauled to death following what appeared to be an unprovoked bear attack.
Doug's uncle, Colin Inglis, was the recipient of the chilling message transmitted via the couple's GPS device. It read simply: "Bear attack bad."
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