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Recent encounters between aggressive bears and humans in Great Smoky Mountains National Park prompted trail closures and safety warnings.

Knoxville News Sentinel: No new bear incidents in Great Smoky Mountains, but areas still closed

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Despite no new reports of more encounters between aggressive bears and humans in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this week's closures continue.

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No new bear incidents in Great Smoky Mountains, but areas still closed

The Citizen-Times on MSN: 3 Great Smoky Mountains human-bear incidents lead to trail closures

CBS News on MSN: Bears chase, bite visitors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.

Several human-bear encounters in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this month have triggered trail closures and warnings throughout the park.

Following recent aggressive bear encounters with humans, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed two of its trails.

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Yahoo: Bear sightings prompt trail closures at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A series of recent bear encounters has led Great Smoky Mountains National Park to temporarily close Ramsey Prong Road and Ramsey Cascades Trail.

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Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan, New Mexico, will celebrate its 50th anniversary and Smokey's birthday in 2026.

USA TODAY: Bear encounters spike at this popular park. What to do if you see one

Bear encounters spike at this popular park. What to do if you see one

Two encounters included a bear approaching visitors and taking backpacks. In another, a bear displayed aggressive behavior and briefly chased a group.