Grizzly mauls hiker during ‘surprise encounter’ in Wyoming mountains, officials say

The hiker was face-to-face with a bear in the mountains.

The highest peak in the Absaroka Range was hiked by a man on June 27.

Officials said that he stumbled upon a grizzled animal.

The man was hiking at high elevation when he encountered the bear. He had to use the bear spray he was carrying quickly.

A helicopter flew the man to a hospital in Montana. The man's condition was not disclosed by officials.

The game and fish doesn't plan to find the bear.

Game and Fish will make management decisions in the best interest of public safety when it comes to bear activity in the area.

The National Park Service says that bear attacks are rare in the U.S. Bears try to defend their food and space in most attacks.

People can help prevent a bear encounter from becoming a bear attack by taking some precautions.

Wave your arms when you identify yourself. The bear can understand that you are a human and not threatening.
Bears don't want to attack but they want to be left alone. Talk slowly and softly to the bear.
Screaming can cause an attack.
Kids shouldn't run away from the bear. They might think they are small prey.
The National Park Service said that a group is smelly and stinky. Bears like to be out of the way.
Stand tall and make yourself look large. Don't move suddenly.
A bag on your back can be used to protect you from bears.
Move sideways so you don't look threatening to the bear. You can keep an eye out, as well.
Bears will chase you the same way a dog would.
Black bears and grizzled trees can also be climbed.

Rangers say a bison gores a man after he charged at them.

The bear was found dead at the RV park.

A woman is knocked to the ground by a bear as she takes garbage out.