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Missing hiker killed in possible bear attack in Montana

Missing hiker killed in possible bear attack in Montana

Summary

A 33-year-old hiker named Anthony Pollio was found dead in Glacier National Park, Montana, with injuries that suggest a bear attack. The area where his body was found has been closed by the National Park Service for safety.

Key Facts

  • Anthony Pollio, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, went missing in Glacier National Park on Sunday.
  • Search teams found his remains in thick woods with injuries likely caused by a bear.
  • Glacier National Park is home to many grizzly and black bears.
  • Fatal bear attacks in the US are rare; the last deadly one in the park happened in 1998.
  • The park service closed the trail where Pollio’s body was discovered.
  • Bears can become less afraid of people when they find food near homes or campgrounds.
  • Recently, two hikers were injured in a separate bear attack at Yellowstone National Park.
  • From 1900 to 2009, 63 people died from black bear attacks in North America, according to research.
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