Man survives surprise grizzly attack in Wyoming

It is very important to always have bear spray with you when in bear territory. No matter what you read on social media or the dark parts of the internet. Most likely, someone telling you not to wear it has only been to bear country once and has never seen a bear. You should always be prepared and prepared for any situation in bear country.

On Sunday, May 19, a 35-year-old Massachusetts man was hiking in Grand Teton National Park when he was attacked by a grizzly bear. He reportedly encountered two grizzly bears near Signal Mountain Summit Road when one of the bears attacked him.

He was reportedly “seriously injured and flown into a waiting ambulance to be taken to hospital for treatment.” The man is reported to be stable and expected to make a full recovery.

There is no information available at this time as to how the man fought off the grizzly or whether he was wearing appropriate protection. This information will likely be released in the next few days.

In bear country it is always important to be bear oriented.

• Stay alert, be aware of your surroundings and where you are.
• Keep the campsite clean.
  • DO NOT bury trash; Bears will dig it up.
  • Store food, pet supplies/feed, and clothing that you wear while cooking in appropriate storage containers or locations away from camp.
• Eliminate any opportunity for a bear to get an easy meal.
  • Store food, trash, and other items where a bear cannot access them.
• Make sure you have the right protection.
  • Do you have bear spray and know how to use it correctly.
• Never assume that you are 100% safe from bear encounters.
• Learn how to handle bears.
  • Stay calm and don’t panic.
  • Have personal protection options available and be prepared to use them.
  • Identify the type of bear you are encountering and find out how best to handle both.