A hiker is believed to have been killed in a bear attack in Glacier National Park, Montana, marking the first such fatality in the park since 1998, authorities said.
The victim's body was found on Wednesday near the Mount Brown trail in a densely wooded area with downed timber, about 50 feet off the trail. The man had been reported missing on Sunday, with his last known message sent that evening.
Park officials stated that the injuries were consistent with a bear encounter. Wildlife and law enforcement personnel are assessing the area for bear activity and any public safety concerns. The investigation is ongoing.
Approximately 1,000 bears, including black bears and grizzlies, inhabit the remote park. The last non-fatal bear attack in Glacier occurred in August 2023.
Separately, two hikers were injured in a bear encounter in Yellowstone National Park on Monday. Park staff believe a female grizzly bear with cubs was involved. The hikers, aged 15 and 28, were airlifted to safety.
