An elk has died after falling through thin ice on the Bow River in Banff as it tried to cross to the other side. “It was trying to cross at a place that is fairly common spot where they all go back ...

BANFF – An exhausted young bull elk that fell through the ice of the Bow River in Banff had a lucky escape when park wildlife specialists quickly jumped into action to save it from the frigid water.

Elk and other animals often fall through the ice on the Bow River in the spring and fall, according to Parks Canada. “This is a natural occurrence,” the federal agency said.

Eight elk died after falling through thin ice on the Bow River in Banff National Park this weekend, despite efforts to save the animals. Around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Parks Canada received a report ...

Parks Canada staff cut a path through the ice to the elk, pulled the animal to shore, and used blankets, a tent, and electric heaters to warm her up. Unfortunately, after 4.5 hours, the elk succumbed ...

An elk has died after falling through thin ice on the Bow River in Banff as it tried to cross to the other side. “It was trying to cross at a place that is fairly common spot where they all go ...