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Grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park
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Hiker injured in first Yellowstone bear attack since 2021

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

A 29-year-old man was injured in a bear encounter while hiking alone on the Turbid Lake Trail northeast of Mary Bay in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday afternoon. According to the National Park Service, the incident occurred about 2.5 miles from the Pelican Valley Trailhead in the Pelican Valley Bear Management Area. The hiker reportedly […]

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