Hiker suffers ‘significant’ injuries after bear encounter in Yellowstone
A 29-year-old solo hiker suffered significant but non-life-threatening chest and arm injuries during a surprise defensive bear attack on the Turbid Lake Trail.
- A 29-year-old solo hiker was hospitalized after a bear encounter near Yellowstone Lake.
- The hiker deployed bear spray but sustained significant injuries to his chest and left arm.
- Park officials suspect it was a grizzly bear based on its size and behavior and will attempt DNA analysis to confirm the species.
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Bear attacks, seriously injures hiker in "surprise encounter" at Yellowstone National Park
A Yellowstone National Park trail remained closed Wednesday after a possible grizzly bear attacked a hiker, leaving him with serious injuries.The 29-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and arm in Tuesday’s attack on the Turbid Lake Trail northeast of Yellowstone Lake. The injuries were not life-threatening, according to authorities.The solo hiker encountered the bear 2.5 miles into the backcountry and sprayed bear repellent as it began t…


Solo hiker injured by bear in Yellowstone National Park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A 29-year-old male hiker sustained significant but non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon after encountering a bear in Yellowstone National Park.


Part of Yellowstone National Park closed after hiker attacked by bear
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Bear attack on hiker closes trail in Yellowstone
A trail remains closed in Yellowstone National Park after a bear attacked a hiker. Park officials say the attack happened Tuesday on the Turbid Lake Trail northeast of Yellowstone Lake. The 29-year-old man suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries to…
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