Mountain Biker Attacked By Grizzly Bear Outside Big Sky, MT
A grizzly bear attacked a mountain biker in Montana earlier this week, leaving him in critical condition. Wikimedia photo.
A Montana man was attacked by a grizzly bear while riding his mountain bike outside Big Sky, Montana on Monday. According to the Billings Gazette, the attack occurred on a trail on private property in the Spanish Peaks community. The man was riding alone and likely surprised the bear while rounding a sharp corner on the trail. A Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks spokesperson stated the attack did not seem predatory in nature. The victim was able to escape the attack, and walk to the nearest road to get help from a passing driver. He was then airlifted to a Billings hospital and is in critical but stable condition.
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With bear season upon us again, this serves as a reminder to always carry bear spray when in the backcountry, avoid traveling alone, and make noise to avoid surprising wildlife.
