A 29-year-old hiker sustained chest and arm injuries after a bear attack on Yellowstone's Turbid Lake Trail. He deployed bear spray during a surprise encounter, likely with a grizzly bear. Park officials state the attack was defensive and no management action against the bear will be taken. The hiker was treated at a local clinic and hospital. This is the first such incident in Yellowstone since 2021, prompting the trail's closure pending investigation.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.