Just outside Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday, two people were injured and one was killed when a female bear rampaged through Soda Butte Campground. This Montana bear attack appears to are unprovoked, though the National Park Service is investigating. This attack highlights the truth that wild animals could be very dangerous, though camping in National Parks is generally very safe.
Bear attack at Soda Butte Campground
The Soda Butte Montana bear attack started at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Two individuals were badly injured and one person was killed. The bear attacked three separate tents, and rangers evacuated the campground as soon as the dead man was found.
Anchoring at the auto lot – A demonstration
Avoiding bears is generally a very essential part of camping in the backcountry. There don’t appear to be any indications how the Montana bear attack was specifically provoked. None of the campers left their food outside their trunks or bear boxes. If the bear was living by the campground, the very busy campground could have made her feel like she was in danger.
Previous attacks at Soda Butte campground
There are other bear attacks within the Soda Butte Campground in the past. The campground is about 10 acres large, and lives about 10 miles outside Yellowstone National Park. One man was killed in 2008, during a grizzly bear attack. Rangers captured and transported that bear to Pullman, Washington.
Keeping yourself safe from bears
If you are out camping in bear country, there are a few simple steps you are able to take to help avoid bear attack. First, keep any and all food in either a bear-proof container, inside a automobile or hung 10 feet up and 4 feet out from any tree. Keep any and all trash in wildlife resistant containers. Finally, you need to sleep at least 300 feet from your cooking areas.
