Dangerous encounter near Old Faithful - Yellowstone searching for bear after attack on tourists
Two hikers were attacked Monday afternoon on the popular Mystic Falls Trail near Old Faithful Geyser in Wyoming. The National Park Service said the victims were injured by one or more bears.
A witness who was walking along the same route first noticed claw marks, a bloody hat and a wristwatch, and soon came across a man calling for help. The victim had serious wounds to his face, back and legs. The witness provided first aid until rescuers arrived, after which the injured man was taken to hospital by helicopter.
The park service is continuing to investigate the incident and has temporarily restricted access to several areas in this part of Yellowstone. The exact condition of the victims and the species of predator that attacked the people are not yet officially confirmed.
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The previous case of a bear injury to a person in Yellowstone occurred in September 2025 near Turbid Lake, where a grizzly bear injured a 29-year-old lone hiker. According to the park administration, the last incident of death from a bear's paws was recorded here in 2015 in the Lake Village area.