Elderly Man Kills Grizzly Bear in Self-Defense During Huckleberry Picking

The 72-year-old suffered significant injuries in the surprise attack in Montana's Flathead National Forest.

The man used a handgun to kill the adult female grizzly bear after it charged him.
Wildlife officials are investigating the presence of any cubs that might have been left behind.
The incident highlights the increasing encounters between humans and grizzly bears in Montana.
Grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states are protected as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
Authorities emphasize the importance of bear safety measures for residents and tourists in bear-populated areas.