Bear mauls man in Yellowstone

[Shawn]

A solo hiker defends himself from a Grizzly Bear attack in Yellowstone National Park.

Park rangers say the man was hiking alone when he encountered the bear near Turbid Lake. The hiker began to deploy bear spray when the bear made contact, and he sustained significant but non-life-threatening injuries to his chest and left arm.

I've heard some folks say bear spray isn't effective. I'd say it probably saved this man.

What do you all think?

Source and full article: https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/09/man-mauled-in-bear-attack-at-yellowstone-national-park/

 

[Jeff Ulrich]

A solo hiker defends himself from a Grizzly Bear attack in Yellowstone National Park.


I've heard some folks say bear spray isn't effective. I'd say it probably saved this man.

What do you all think?

Source and full article: https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/09/man-mauled-in-bear-attack-at-yellowstone-national-park/

It might not be 100% effective, but I think I would rather have it than not if traveling where there might be bears, especially Grizzly bears. I used to carry a little can of pepper spray on my bike years ago in case of dog attacks, but never used it and finally quit carrying it when it got old.

 

[Shawn]

I should carry some pepper spray with me just in case for when I'm in the Shawnee. I have a big defensive knife but at that point, I'd have to be at very close contact with a threat and that's not efficient for security. Pepper spray would be more effective to keep away from the threat.

However, anytime we're in bear country, we pack bear spray.

 

[krJoest]

I should carry some pepper spray with me just in case for when I'm in the Shawnee. I have a big defensive knife but at that point, I'd have to be at very close contact with a threat and that's not efficient for security. Pepper spray would be more effective to keep away from the threat.

However, anytime we're in bear country, we pack bear spray.

It sounds like the hiker waited too long to use the bear spray! I thought you were supposed to try to use it before the bear charges you.