Woman found dead near Yellowstone National Park after ‘bear encounter’

Tragedy struck in Montana as a woman was found dead near Yellowstone National Park after an apparent bear encounter. Montana has seen a rise in grizzly bear population with grizzly bear tracks at the scene confirming the attack. The incident took place on the Buttermilk Trail and the area was immediately closed for safety. The state's wildlife department issued warnings to visitors, urging them to be bear-aware and take precautions. This incident follows recent bear attacks in Arizona and Colorado. In Colorado, a sheep herder was severely injured in a black bear attack. While in Arizona, a 66-year-old man lost his life to a bear attack while building a cabin.