Crime & Safety
2 Hikers Injured In Bear Attack At Yellowstone National Park
Craig Lerman, a tourist from Maryland, said that he spotted one of two injured hikers after hearing a voice call out: "Help me."
May 6, 2026
Two hikers were attacked by one or more bears at Yellowstone National Park, officials said on Tuesday, marking the first time this year a bear has injured people at the popular tourist attraction.
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The National Park Service said emergency personnel responded to the attack, which occurred Monday afternoon on the Mystic Falls Trail near the iconic Old Faithful geyser. Park officials said the incident is under investigation and did not reveal the extent of the hikers' injuries.
Craig Lerman, a tourist from Maryland, told Cowboy State Daily that he spotted one of two injured hikers after hearing a voice call out: "Help me."
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