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Drury Creek campground reopens after aggressive bear killed

The 10-site campground on the Campbell Highway between Carmacks and Faro was closed on Monday because of black bear activity in the area.

Site between Carmacks and Faro was closed on Monday due to bear activity

Yukon'sDrury Creek Territorial Campground has reopened after an aggressive bearwas trapped and killed.

The 10-sitecampground onthe Campbell Highwaybetween Carmacks and Faro was closed on Monday because ofblack bear activity in the area.

Conservation officers set a bear trap and abear was captured Tuesday evening. Environment Yukon says the decision was made to euthanize the bear due to its aggressive behaviour towardpeople.

A portion of the Chilkoot Trail, a popular Yukonhiking spot, was also closed recently due to black bears posing a safety riskin the area. Two bears were killed and the trail is now open to hikers.