Massachusetts Man Seriously Injured by Grizzly Bear in Grand Teton National Park: Essential Safety Tips for Visitors

Signal Mountain, Wyoming United States of America
A Massachusetts man was seriously injured by a grizzly bear in Grand Teton National Park on May 19, 2024.
As of now, he is reportedly in stable condition and is expected to fully recover.
Grand Teton National Park officials confirmed that rangers and Teton County Search and Rescue personnel responded to the scene promptly.
One of the bears attacked him, resulting in serious injuries.
The attack occurred near the Signal Mountain Summit Road and trail area.
The injured man was airlifted via helicopter to St. John's Hospital for further treatment.
The Signal Mountain Summit Road and Signal Mountain Trail have been closed following the incident due to ongoing investigations by park rangers and wildlife biologists.
The victim was hiking alone when he encountered two grizzly bears unexpectedly.
Massachusetts Man Seriously Injured by Grizzly Bear in Grand Teton National Park: Essential Safety Tips for Visitors

A 35-year-old man from Massachusetts was seriously injured by a grizzly bear in Grand Teton National Park on May 19, 2024. The attack occurred near the Signal Mountain Summit Road and trail area. According to reports, the victim was hiking alone when he encountered two grizzly bears unexpectedly. One of the bears attacked him, resulting in serious injuries.

Grand Teton National Park officials confirmed that rangers and Teton County Search and Rescue personnel responded to the scene promptly. The injured man was airlifted via helicopter to St. John's Hospital for further treatment. As of now, he is reportedly in stable condition and is expected to fully recover.

The Signal Mountain Summit Road and Signal Mountain Trail have been closed following the incident due to ongoing investigations by park rangers and wildlife biologists.

This surprise encounter with grizzly bears serves as a reminder for visitors to take necessary precautions when exploring Grand Teton National Park. To prevent human-bear conflicts, it is essential to follow these guidelines:

  1. Never leave your food unattended unless it is properly secured.
  2. Keep a clean camp and adhere to all food storage orders.
  3. Store all attractants, including coolers, cooking gear, pet food, and toiletries inside a bear-resistant food locker or a hard-sided vehicle with the windows rolled up.
  4. Properly store garbage until you can deposit it into a bear-resistant dumpster.
  5. Do not eat or cook in your tent and never keep food or other scented items in your tent.
  6. If you see a bear, please give it space and stay at least 100 yards away.
  7. Use binoculars, spotting scopes, or telephoto lenses to observe bears from a safe distance if you choose to watch or photograph them.
  8. Park in designated areas and never block travel lanes.
  9. Follow the directions of staff in places where bears are sighted.
  10. If you are exploring the backcountry, be alert and aware of your surroundings, make noise, carry bear spray, hike in groups of three or more people, do not run if you encounter a bear, and learn more about bear safety by visiting Grand Teton National Park's website and/or Bear Wise Jackson Hole.

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Surprise attack by grizzly leads to closure of a Grand Teton National Park mountain

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    • The man was visiting from Massachusetts and was injured near the Signal Mountain Summit Road.
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35-year-old man survives grizzly bear attack after encountering 2 of them at national park

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    • The patient is in stable condition and is expected to fully recover after being airlifted to St. John’s Hospital.
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1 airlifted after grizzly attck in Grand Teton National Park

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    • A 35-year-old Massachusetts man was attacked by a grizzly bear in Grand Teton National Park on May 19, 2023.
    • The patient is expected to fully recover from his injuries.
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    • The patient is expected to fully recover from his injuries according to the article and expected to recover after being airlifted to St. John’s Hospital in stable condition according to another article.
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35-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured After ‘Surprise’ Grizzly Bear Attack in Grand Teton National Park

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    • The man was visiting from Massachusetts and was injured near the Signal Mountain Summit Road.
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Bear attack reported near Signal Mountain, victim ‘in stable condition’

Buckrail Buckrail @ Monday, 20 May 2024 15:44
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    • A man was attacked by a bear in Grand Teton National Park on May 19.
    • The victim is a 35-year-old man from Massachusetts.
    • The attack occurred near the Signal Mountain Summit Road.
    • The victim was seriously injured and transported to St. John’s Hospital in stable condition.
    • Following the attack, the entire Signal Mountain area (both road and hiking trail) east of Teton Park Road is closed to public entry.
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