The Haines Borough Assembly wrestled with the issue of Chilkoot corridor congestion last week before approving a new tour permit.
Increased human traffic on the road has led to potentially dangerous encounters with bears. An Alaska Department of Fish and Game technician quit his job last year after a crowd of bear viewers near the Chilkoot River weir ignored warning signs and ventured too close to a bear, pushing it toward him.
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