The reopening of Signal Mountain or its road and trail to its 7,700-foot summit remains unknown at this time. It is common for closures to occur following the occurrence of several grizzly attacks on public land in the Yellowstone region each year.
According to the statement, the rangers were not familiar with the bears responsible for the attack on Sunday afternoon, even though they track and study many of the Yellowstone region’s approximately 1,000 bears.
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Despite carrying bear-repellent spray and making noise to alert bears in the forest, the victim was still attacked.
After speaking with the rangers, the man recounted his encounter with a small bear that quickly fled from his presence. Just as he was preparing to use his bear repellant, he noticed a larger bear approaching him from the corner of his eye.
As he plummeted to the ground, he found himself devoid of any opportunity to deploy his bear spray. His fingers instinctively intertwined behind his neck, with one finger still clutching the canister of spray.
The man was bitten multiple times by the bear before it bit into the can of pepper spray. The burst of the can caused the bears to retreat.
After reaching an area with cell phone reception, the man immediately reached out for assistance. Help swiftly arrived in the form of a helicopter, followed by an ambulance, which safely transported him to a nearby hospital.
Investigators believe that the smaller bear the man encountered was an older cub that belonged to the female grizzly bear that attacked him. It is well-known that mother bears fiercely protect their young and stay with them for a period of two to three years after giving birth.
The victim’s identity was not disclosed by park officials, but it is reassuring to know that he is expected to fully recover.
