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Wyoming Hunter in Good Condition Following Bear Attack

Associated Press — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:34:39 +0000

MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities say a hunter who was attacked by a bear while hunting in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park is in good condition.

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Wyoming Horse And Montana Wrangler Face Down Grizzly

Karen Snyder — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:33:09 +0000

A big-hearted horse from Wyoming, named Tonk, is a main character in the story of bravery in the face of a charging grizzly that took place this past July.

Female lead wrangler, Erin Bolster, at Swan Mountain Outfitters in Montana was a-top Tonk, a large spirited grey, and on a routine trail ride near Glacier National Park when a charging grizzly burst on to the scene

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Teens In Alaskan Bear Attack Did Everything Right [AUDIO]

Karen Snyder — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:40:05 +0000

A group of seven teenagers participating in a National Outdoor Leadership Training in Alaska were attacked Saturday night by a sow grizzly with cubs. NOLS spokesman, Bruce Palmer, says they did everything right under the circumstances, but the attack came quick.

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Park Officials Share Details On Fatal Grizzly Attack

Karen Snyder — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:33:43 +0000

It was Brian and Marilyn Matayoshi's fourth trip to Yellowstone National Park this week. Following a sudden encounter with a mother grizzly bear Brian Matayoshi was killed. The incident occurred not far from Yellowstone Falls and left much of the immediate area temporarily closed to tourists. Park and Wildlife officials answered questions and shared details with the press earlier today. Here's an excerpt from that press conference. This is Yellowstone National Park Superintendent, Dan Wenk...

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