Bear Encounters Force Trail Closures at Great Smoky Mountains
TL;DR
Bears chased and bit visitors on two popular Smokies trails over the weekend, prompting closures of Ramsey Cascades Trail and Abrams Falls Trail while rangers monitor activity; officials remind hikers to give bears space, store food securely, and stay vigilant on trails to prevent dangerous encounters.
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