BILLINGS – Evidence shows that a hiker found dead in Yellowstone National Park was attacked and partially consumed by a grizzly bear, according to a release from park officials.Not sure if I support putting the bears down. They didn't do anything wrong.
Investigators found what appeared to be defensive wounds on the man's forearms, but haven't determined an exact cause of death. Tracks from a female grizzly and at least one cub were found at the scene.
Park officials did not release the hiker's name, but said he's a Montana resident who has worked and lived at Yellowstone for five years and was an experienced hiker.
A park ranger found the man's body on a popular off-trail area about half a mile from the Elephant Back Loop Trail. His body was cached, partially covered in dirt.
The trail and immediate area remain closed.
Officials set bear traps in the area Friday evening. If bears involved in the attack are captured, they will be euthanized...
Plus, watch at ABC News, "Hiker Likely Killed by Bear in Yellowstone National Park."
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