Drury Creek campground reopens after aggressive bear killed

Yukon'sDrury Creek Territorial Campground has reopened after an aggressive bearwas trapped and killed.

The 10-sitecampground onthe Campbell Highwaybetween Carmacks and Faro was closed on Monday because ofblack bear activity in the area.

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

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