Bear attack injures two hikers in Yellowstone National Park
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack on a popular hiking trail near Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful geyser
www.independent.co.ukHere’s what’s known about bear incidents near Yellowstone most recently:
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There was a reported bear attack on a hiker along the Turbid Lake Trail (northeast of Yellowstone Lake) in September 2025. The hiker sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries; the trail was closed during the response. The bear was not relocated or killed because the encounter appeared defensive. This is the latest widely reported incident in Yellowstone; ongoing investigations indicated the bear may have been a grizzly, though some details were uncertain at the time. [source: NBC Montana / ABC News / CBS News coverage from 2025][1][3][4]
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In 2026, there have been multiple reports of bear-related incidents in or near Yellowstone areas, including attacks on hikers along trails near Old Faithful and other popular routes, with investigations and trail closures as authorities assess bear behavior and risk. The exact nature and outcomes vary by incident.[6][9]
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Citations:
- Details released in Yellowstone bear attack (Sept 2025)[1]
- Bear attack on hiker closes trail; Turbid Lake Trail context[3]
- Additional 2025–2026 reports and trail closures related to Yellowstone bears[4][9][6]