A female hiker was injured by a bear in the Goat Haunt area of Glacier National Park on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 27, according to park officials.

The 34-year-old woman was hiking in a brushy section of trail near Lake Janet Wilderness Campground at about 3:15 p.m. when she encountered a brown-colored sow and two cubs. The bear charged at the woman, swiping at her shoulder and arm. The bear fled when a fellow hiker deployed bear spray.

The entire incident lasted fewer than 30 seconds, according to park officials.

Following the attack, the group continued down the trail until they encountered another hiker with an InReach device. The A.L.E.R.T. rescue helicopter responded to the group’s SOS message and found the woman in stable condition. She was transported to Logan Health Medica

See Full Page