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Mass. man seriously injured by grizzly bear in Wyoming
The man had a surprise encounter with two bears in Grand Teton National Park, officials said. He is expected to make a full recovery.
A Massachusetts man was attacked by a grizzly bear and hospitalized while in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
The incident occurred sometime on Sunday afternoon, according to the National Park Service. Rescue teams from the Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received a report that a 35-year-old man from Massachusetts was seriously injured by a bear in the area of Signal Mountain Summit Road.
Park rangers and rescue personnel responded to the scene. They provided emergency care before the victim was airlifted to a nearby ambulance. He was then brought to St. John’s Health, a hospital in Jackson, Wyoming.
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The man’s name was not released. He is in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery, according to the National Park Service.
Rangers and park biologists are conducting a follow-up investigation. Based on preliminary results, they believe the attack happened after a surprise encounter with two grizzly bears. Only one of them attacked the man.
Signal Mountain Summit Road is a narrow, winding road that ascends 800 feet and provides panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The road and Signal Mountain Trail are currently closed to the public.
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