Black bear euthanized after attacking child, 3, at campground near Yellowstone National Park

Originally Published by: As black bear encounters increase in America, avoid danger by being 'bear aware' Teen miraculously survives bear attack after brother rescues him Disabled veteran who survived attack by grizzly bear recalls when instincts kicked in A 3-year-old girl was attacked by a black bear while inside of her tent at a campground

A 3-year-old girl was attacked by a black bear while inside of her tent at a campground near Yellowstone National Park, officials in Montana say. 

The incident late Sunday in Red Lodge forced the evacuation of the private campground, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). 

“A bear attacked a child while in a tent,” the agency  said in a statement, adding that the victim was transported to a medical facility in Billings.

Further information about her status was not immediately available.

FWP then announced that a black bear was “captured and euthanized” at the site and that it believes the bear was the one “involved in the incident.”

A wildlife official told The Associated Press that the child who was attacked is 3 years old. 

Red Lodge is located just north of the Wyoming-Montana border, near Yellowstone National Park. 

A 3-year-old girl was attacked by a black bear while inside of her tent at a campground near Yellowstone National Park, officials in Montana say. The Washington Post via Getty Images
The incident late Sunday in Red Lodge forced the evacuation of the private campground, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). Planet One Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
“A bear attacked a child while in a tent,” the agency said in a statement, adding that the victim was transported to a medical facility in Billings. Getty Images

“There were attractants in the area,” game warden Randy Hutzenbiler said, which can include food and unsecured garbage. 

The wildlife agency recommends keeping food, garbage and anything with a scent outside of tents and stored in bear-resistant containers or vehicles. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Total
0
Shares
Leave a Reply
Related Posts
Peaty denied by Italian Martinenghi in Olympic final
Read More

Peaty denied by Italian Martinenghi in Olympic final

Peaty denied by Italian Martinenghi in Olympic final Media caption, GB's Adam Peaty narrowly misses out on 100m breaststroke gold Matthew Henry BBC Sport Journalist at La Defense Arena Published 4 hours ago Comments A tearful Adam Peaty had to settle for Olympic silver as Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi snatched a stunning gold in the 100m
Clyburn: ‘I Hope’ GOP Ties Harris to Biden’s Record
Read More

Clyburn: ‘I Hope’ GOP Ties Harris to Biden’s Record

On Friday’s edition of NBC’s “MTP Now,” Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) stated that he hopes Republicans will tie 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris to President Joe Biden’s record. Host Garrett Haake asked, “Do the last three years of that resume, her time as Vice President, work for her or against her? I