Bears and People in National Parks

May 8, 2026, 19:25
CanadaEnvironment

Introduction

Bears attacked people in parks in the USA and Canada. One person died and other people are hurt.

Main Body

A man died in Glacier National Park in Montana. A bear killed him near a trail. This is the first time a bear killed a person there since 1998. In Yellowstone National Park, a mother bear and her babies attacked two people. A helicopter took the people to the hospital. One person is very sick. In Canada, bears in Banff National Park are acting scary. They want to protect their food and babies. The government is sending more workers to help people stay safe.

Conclusion

Park leaders are watching the bears. They closed some trails to keep people safe.

Learning

⚠️ The 'Action' Word Pattern

Look at how we describe things that happened in the past:

  • died (die → died)
  • killed (kill → killed)
  • attacked (attack → attacked)
  • closed (close → closed)

The Rule: To talk about yesterday or a finished event, we often just add -ed to the end of the word.

📍 Where is it happening?

In the text, we see words that tell us the exact place:

  • In Montana
  • In Canada
  • Near a trail

Use 'In' for big areas (countries, parks, cities). Use 'Near' when something is close to a spot but not exactly on it.

🐾 Who is who?

Notice these simple pairs:

  • A man → Him
  • A mother bear → Her babies
  • People → Them

This helps the story flow without saying the same name over and over.

Vocabulary Learning

attacked
to hit or strike someone or something
Example:The bear attacked the hikers in the forest.
killed
to cause someone or something to die
Example:The bear killed the man near the trail.
protect
to keep safe from danger or harm
Example:The government wants to protect the bears from hunters.
help
to give assistance or support
Example:The workers help people stay safe in the park.
safe
not in danger or harm
Example:The helicopter took the people to a safe hospital.
trail
a path or track through the woods
Example:The bear was near a trail in the park.
hospital
a place where sick or injured people are treated
Example:The helicopter took the injured people to the hospital.
sick
not healthy or feeling ill
Example:One person is very sick after the attack.
government
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government is sending workers to help.
workers
people who do jobs or tasks
Example:The workers are helping keep the park safe.
closed
shut or stop opening
Example:They closed some trails to keep people safe.
watching
looking at or observing
Example:Park leaders are watching the bears.