Hiker Found Dead After Apparent Bear Attack in Glacier National Park
The victim was located approximately 2.5 miles up the Mount Brown Trail, about 50 feet off the path in a densely wooded area.
A tragic scene unfolded in Glacier National Park on Wednesday, when authorities discovered the body of a missing hiker. Officials confirmed the injuries are consistent with a bear encounter.
The Discovery
Search teams located the victim around noon near the Mount Brown Trail. The body was found roughly 2.5 miles up the trail and approximately 50 feet off the main path in a densely wooded area filled with downed timber.
Current Response
Wildlife and law enforcement personnel are actively assessing the area for bear activity and any ongoing public safety concerns. The National Park Service is withholding the victim's identity pending notification of next of kin.
Closure
The section of trail where the incident occurred is temporarily closed while the investigation continues.
Historical Context
This incident marks a rare and sobering event in the park's history:
- The last human fatality caused by a bear in Glacier National Park occurred in 1998 in the Two Medicine Valley.
- The most recent bear injury to a human occurred in August 2025.