Thursday, July 01, 2010
Daniel Boone National Forest Reopens
KENTUCKY....
Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are continuing their search for the black bear that attacked a hiker Sunday along the Pinch-Em Tight Trail. In the interest of public safety, an emergency closure was issued. Daniel Boone National Forest Supervisor Frank Beum announced Thursday that the Red River Gorge Geological Area would re-open on Friday at 8:00 A.M., while the Natural Bridge State Resort Park would reopen hiking trails at the same time. The bear believed to be involved in the attack was seen Thursday south of Beattyville in Lee County, some 17 miles from the attack site, indicating the bear is no longer in the Gorge area. As a result, traps and bait have been removed from the Daniel Boone National Forest. The lodge and campground are expected to be full for the upcoming Forth of July weekend, but officials want to remind campers that an order has been issued that prohibits open food storage or leaving food accessible to bears. In Kentucky, it is against the law to intentionally or unintentionally feed a bear.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 9:05 PM 
