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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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Cowboy State Daily broke the news in on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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