Hiker injured by grizzly bear at Glacier National Park

A 32-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a surprise encounter with a grizzly bear on Thursday, May 28, at approximately 12:45 p.m. on the Grinnell Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, the park said in a news release Tuesday. The park described the event as follows: The Grinnell Glacier Trail is temporarily closed and will

By: Daily Montanan Staff

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: June 3, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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A 32-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a surprise encounter with a grizzly bear on Thursday, May 28, at approximately 12:45 p.m. on the Grinnell Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, the park said in a news release Tuesday.

The park described the event as follows:

The incident occurred in a snowfield approximately 3.5 miles up the trail where the sound of loud rushing water made it difficult for either …

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