Bear attacks hiker in Yellowstone, the first such encounter in years
The encounter marked the first such incident at Yellowstone National Park in more than four years, officials said.
www.usatoday.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
- A bear-related incident at Yellowstone in September 2025 involved a hiker on the Turbid Lake Trail near Pelican Valley. The hiker sustained chest and arm injuries and was airlifted to a hospital; the trail was closed as officials investigated the incident.[1][2][3]
- The National Park Service indicated it was the first reported bear attack in Yellowstone in several years, with ongoing review to determine species and circumstances; the trail reopening timeline was not immediately announced.[3]
Note: There are older reports of bear attacks in Yellowstone from 2011 and other years, but those are not part of the latest incident context you asked about.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can assemble a concise one-paragraph summary with dates and trail names, or pull the most current local updates from Park Service or major outlets. I can also look for any advisories for visitors in the Pelican Valley Bear Management Area or related safety tips.[2][3]