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2 Hikers Injured in Bear Attack at Yellowstone National Park
Park officials said the incident is under investigation and it is Yellowstone’s first bear injury to a person in 2026.
- On Monday, May 4, 2026, two hikers sustained injuries from "one or more bears" on the Mystic Falls Trail near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, the National Park Service reported.
- This incident marks the first bear-related injury in Yellowstone this year, following the most recent attack in September 2025.
- Emergency personnel are investigating the attack, and park officials have implemented temporary closures for several trails and campsites west of Grand Loop Road, including the Fairy Falls Trail.
- The National Park Service urges visitors to stay at least 100 yards away from bears, carry bear spray, and hike in groups to reduce encounter risks.
- More than 1,000 grizzlies inhabit the "greater Yellowstone ecosystem," spanning parts of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, where conservation efforts have expanded bear populations over five decades.
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Two injured in Yellowstone Bear encounter near Mystic Falls Trail
Two hikers were injured Monday afternoon, May 4, following an encounter with one or more bears near the Mystic Falls Trail. The incident marks the first incident of a bear injuring a person within the park for the 2026 season. National Park Service emergency personnel responded immediately to the scene. While the victims' current conditions and the details of the incident have not been released, the NPS has launched a full investigation.
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