Bear attacks, seriously injures hiker in "surprise encounter" at Yellowstone National Park
The 29-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and arm in Tuesday's attack on the Turbid Lake Trail northeast of Yellowstone Lake.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest I could confirm:
- A September 2025 incident in Yellowstone involved a hiker along the Turbid Lake Trail in the Pelican Valley Bear Management Area. The bear encounter left the climber with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and trail closures were in place as officials investigated.[1][2][3]
- Reports from that period described it as possibly a grizzly interaction, with responders assisting the hiker and the trail remaining closed while information was gathered.[2][3]
- There have been other bear-related incidents in or near Yellowstone in recent years, but details and status can vary by incident; for the most current day-of reporting, local park updates or national outlets covering Yellowstone are best sources.[5][7][9]
If you’d like, I can pull in the most recent official statements from the National Park Service or provide a quick, side-by-side summary of what each source reports about species involved, injuries, and current area closures. I can also monitor for new updates and deliver a concise briefing with citations.