Key takeaways:
- A woman was found deceased in Montana on Saturday following an apparent bear encounter on a trail near West Yellowstone.
- Investigators determined that the death was due to an encounter with a grizzly bear based on the tracks found at the scene.
- The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is working with the U.S. Forest Service to investigate the incident and to ensure the safety of the public and to protect the grizzly bear population.
A woman was found deceased in Montana on Saturday following an apparent bear encounter on a trail near West Yellowstone, a Montana town nestled in the Custer Gallatin National Forest just west of Yellowstone National Park.
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks said in a statement on Sunday that the woman was found deceased on a trail near West Yellowstone. Investigators determined that the death was due to an encounter with a grizzly bear based on the tracks found at the scene.
The department’s statement said that the death appeared to have been caused by a bear attack, but the exact cause of death is still under investigation. The woman’s identity has not been released.
The department also said that they are working with the U.S. Forest Service to investigate the incident and to determine if any further action is necessary. They are also warning people to be aware of their surroundings when hiking in the area.
The department said that they are working to ensure the safety of the public and to protect the grizzly bear population. They are urging people to be bear aware and to take precautions when hiking in bear country.
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