Rare White Grizzly and Cubs Fatally Struck by Vehicles in Canadian Park

Parks Canada mourns the loss of Nakoda and her cubs after tragic accidents highlight challenges of wildlife management near highways.

Nakoda, a rare white grizzly bear, and her two cubs were killed in separate vehicle collisions in Yoho National Park.
The bear and her cubs were known for frequent roadside sightings, drawing attention from visitors and social media.
Parks Canada officials had implemented measures like fencing and speed reductions to prevent such incidents.
Wildlife management teams had invested significant effort in monitoring and protecting Nakoda and her cubs.
The deaths underscore the difficulties in balancing wildlife conservation with human activity in national parks.