A surprise encounter with two grizzly bears in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park sent a Massachusetts man to the hospital; he is expected to make a full recovery.
Just as the busy summer tourist season is kicking off in Grand Teton National Park, a surprise encounter with two grizzly bears seriously injured an unnamed 35-year-old Massachusetts man, who was airlifted by helicopter to an ambulance which subsequently drove him to the hospital. The park service stated that the victim is 'in stable condition and is expected to fully recover.
Experts recommend the following safety measures in order to minimize chances of human/bear contact: pay attention to signs and check websites which may offer information about recent bear encounters, make plenty of noise and hike in larger groups to avoid potentially starting bears, bring a cannister of bear spray along for the hike, and in the event of encountering a bear bring the incident to the attention of the authorities.
The northwestern corner of Wyoming features some of the most rugged and mountainous terrain in the United States, with hundreds of thousands of summer arrivals for hiking and mountaineering activities. Nearby Cody, WY receives an estimated 300,000-400,000 out-of-state tourists each summer season. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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