US: Woman found dead after encounter with grizzly bear on trail near Yellowstone National Park

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grizzly bear on a trail located west of Yellowstone National Park. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported the incident in a statement on Sunday, revealing that the woman's body was found on a trail near West Yellowstone, a town situated in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, just to the west of Yellowstone National Park. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported that a woman was found deceased in what appeared to be a bear encounter, based on investigators' discovery of grizzly bear tracks at the scene.

The investigation into the grizzly attack is still ongoing. Rangers responded by issuing an emergency closure of the area where the woman was found, a popular spot for hikers. While the department's statement indicates that the woman's death seemed to result from her interaction with the bear, the exact cause of death has not been confirmed.

Amid an increase in grizzly bear sightings and a rise in Montana's grizzly bear population, the recent attack took place. Last week, the department issued a news release cautioning visitors about confirmed grizzly bear sightings across the state, especially in regions between the Northern Continental Divide and the Great Yellowstone ecosystems. Due to which, they urged campers and park visitors to carry bear spray, properly store their food when outdoors, and manage their garbage carefully.

Grizzly bears are a robust and sizable bear species native to North America. They belong to the brown bear family and are recognizable by the hump on their shoulders. These impressive creatures can weigh up to 1,500 pounds, making them the largest land predators in North America.