Another bear attack has occurred at Glacier National Park in Montana, marking the second such incident in a matter of weeks. On May 21, a hiker was attacked near Lake Josephine, with a witness reporting hearing screams and the victim yelling “bear attack.” Devin Dufrene, 21, who witnessed the aftermath, used a satellite device to report the incident. Later, his group encountered another bear on the trail, forcing them to climb a cliff for safety.
Park Response and Trail Closure
Park rangers were observed heading to the attack site with an empty stretcher. Following the incident, a section of the North Shore Trail was closed to visitors. The victim’s condition has not been disclosed, but authorities are investigating the attack.
Previous Fatal Encounter
This attack comes just weeks after the discovery of Anthony Pollio, a Florida man, who was found dead on May 6 with injuries consistent with a “bear encounter.” Pollio had been missing since May 3. His death was the first fatal bear attack in the park this year.
Recent Bear Encounters
In a separate incident, a video emerged of hikers encountering two young grizzly bears in the park. The hikers deployed bear spray to deter the animals, successfully avoiding injury. Park officials urge visitors to carry bear spray and be vigilant, as bear activity increases in spring.
