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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's Drury Creek Territorial Campground has reopened after an aggressive bear was trapped and 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.

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

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