A grizzly bear in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park accidentally sprayed itself with bear repellent while attacking a hiker. The bear won't be captured or killed as it may have been protecting a cub. The hiker, who pretended to be dead, made it to safety and is expected to make a full recovery.
Key Points
Grizzly bear accidentally sprayed itself with bear repellent while attacking a hiker in Grand Teton National Park
Park officials decided not to capture or kill the bear as it may have been protecting a cub
Hiker pretended to be dead and survived the attack
Pros
The decision not to pursue the bears was based on the belief that they were behaving naturally
The hiker survived the attack and is expected to make a full recovery