Grizzly Bear Kills Man In Yellowstone National Park; First Fatal Mauling Since 1986
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- Yellowstone National Park officials say a grizzly bear has killed a hiker in the park's backcountry – the first fatal bear mauling in the park since 1986.
Park spokesman Al Nash says it appears the man and his wife surprised a female grizzly and her cubs Wednesday morning
Nash says investigators have been interviewing the woman about the bear attack, which took place close to Canyon Village, near the middle of the park. He says authorities aren't prepared to release the man's name, age or hometown and likely won't release more details until Thursday.
Nash says park officials haven't taken any action
www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/06/grizzly-bear-kills-man-yellowstone_n_891746.htmlA grizzly bear killed a 57-year-old man hiking in Yellowstone National Park with his wife Wednesday. It's the first fatal bear mauling in the park since 1986, the AP reports.
Remote campgrounds and trails near the scene of the attack, close to Canyon village in the middle of Yellowstone National Park, have been closed following the tragic incident.
The mauling comes a week after Yellowstone's peak tourism weekend.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/07/yellowstone-national-park-grizzly-bear-attack_n_892050.htmlDe folders die men bij de ingang van het park uitdeelt zijn er niet voor niets.