Hiker suffers ‘significant’ injuries after bear encounter in Yellowstone
The 29-year-old hiker sustained significant but non-life-threatening injuries after a defensive bear attack during a surprise encounter; the trail remains closed and investigation continues.
- A hiker was attacked by a bear in Yellowstone National Park while alone on the Turbid Lake Trail, park officials said.
- The 29-year-old hiker sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his chest and arm during the encounter, according to the park.
- Turbid Lake Trail has been closed following the attack, which was deemed a defensive reaction by the bear.
- This incident is the first bear attack on a person in Yellowstone since May 2021, according to the park.
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