Hiker Injured by Bear in Glacier National Park, Trail Section Closed

The 35-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries after encountering a bear near the Grinnell Glacier Overlook trailhead.

The incident occurred Thursday morning on the Highline Trail near the Grinnell Glacier Overlook trailhead.
Park rangers closed the trail section from Haystack Butte to Granite Park Chalet until further notice.
The National Park Service is investigating whether the bear was a black bear or a grizzly bear.
The injured hiker was airlifted to a hospital in Whitefish, Montana, after hiking over a mile with assistance.
Officials recommend hikers stay in groups, make noise, and carry bear spray to reduce the risk of bear encounters.