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Woman injured by bear in Glacier National Park

A 34-year-old hiker was injured by a sow bear defending two cubs after a surprise encounter near Lake Janet; the incident lasted under 30 seconds, officials reported.

  • On Wednesday, park officials said a woman hiker was injured near Lake Janet in Glacier National Park, Montana, after a bear charged from the brush during the encounter.
  • Park officials said the hiker apparently surprised a sow with two cubs near Lake Janet, prompting a defensive reaction; no action will be taken against the bear, Autumn Sifuentes stated.
  • Her hiking partner deployed bear spray as the bear swiped at her shoulder and arm, and she was transported to Logan Health in Kalispell in stable condition.
  • No information confirms that park staff closed the Lake Janet Wilderness Campground or planned its reopening.
  • FWP and park officials emphasize carrying bear spray and using wildlife safety guidance like hearing surroundings to stay safe during bear-active seasons.
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Woman injured by bear in Glacier National Park

The 34-year-old woman apparently surprised the female bear and two cubs while hiking with another person.

·Billings, United States
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NBC Montana broke the news in Missoula, United States on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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