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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
byOlivia Adams
14 August 2024
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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. 

The Roosevelt Arch greets tourists to the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Mont., Monday, Sept. 11, 2023
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
Beware of the bears sign, Yellowstone National Park USA
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 Black bear forages for food near a stream on May 18, 2024 in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
“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. 

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Hi, I'm Olivia Adams, a political correspondent committed to providing in-depth analysis and reporting on the political landscape. With a background in political science and years of experience covering elections, government policies, and political movements, I strive to give my readers a clear and comprehensive understanding of the issues that matter.
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