Two Visitors Injured in Grizzly Bear Attack at Yellowstone National Park

Attacked While Hiking... Extent of Injuries Not Disclosed

About 1,000 Grizzly Bears Inhabit Greater Yellowstone Area

An incident occurred at Yellowstone National Park, a popular tourist destination in the United States, where two visitors were injured in an attack by a grizzly bear.

On May 7, Yonhap News cited a CBS News report stating that on May 4, two visitors were hiking the Mystic Falls Trail near Old Faithful, a famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park, when they were attacked by a grizzly bear. According to a spokesperson for the U.S. National Park Service (NPS), rescue personnel were dispatched to the scene to manage the situation and are currently investigating the circumstances of the incident. However, the extent of the visitors' injuries has not been disclosed.

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Craig Lehman, who reported the injuries, told the local media outlet Cowboy State Daily, "While hiking the Mystic Falls Trail, I heard someone calling for help and found one of the injured individuals." He added, "The injured person had scratches all over their body," and "around the accident site, there were bear tracks, a bloodstained hat, and a damaged watch."

Yellowstone National Park, designated in 1872, is the world’s first national park. It is renowned for its geysers that periodically erupt with hot water, hot springs, wildlife, and natural scenery. In addition to grizzly bears, the park is home to a variety of animals, including bison, elk, wolves, and bald eagles. Grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park are protected under the Endangered Species Act. It is estimated that the ‘Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem,’ which includes Yellowstone National Park as well as parts of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, is home to approximately 1,000 grizzly bears.

Following the incident, Yellowstone National Park authorities closed several campgrounds and more than five hiking trails.

This is the first bear-related injury reported in Yellowstone National Park this year. Previously, in March, scientists observed the season’s first grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park, coinciding with the end of the animals’ hibernation period. In September last year, another visitor was injured in a bear attack on a different trail in the park. Park officials advise hikers to carry bear spray and to carefully watch for signs of animal activity and scat while enjoying the trails.

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