When you're enjoying the outdoors, encountering wildlife like bears is part of the adventure, but knowing how to react is crucial. You might be surprised to learn that most bear attacks aren't predatory and are often preventable with the right knowledge.
Recent incidents, like a fatal grizzly attack in Yellowstone, have put bear safety back in the spotlight.
A 48-year-old man was killed by a grizzly bear near West Yellowstone, Montana, in July 2023.