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Montana man attacked by bear while wading across creek near Augusta
The man was taken to a Great Falls hospital and will need surgery as Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks investigates the attack.
- On Monday, a 20-year-old archery hunter was attacked by a bear on state land near Elk Creek south of Augusta, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
- Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton explained the victim surprised a bear likely bedded in the area, resulting in a defensive encounter where the man fell into a fetal position.
- After the attack, the victim walked three miles to his vehicle and drove roughly 25 miles to Simms, where he met his father before being transported to Benefis Hospital in Great Falls.
- Montana FWP is investigating the incident but has not identified the bear species, deploying three game wardens to survey the Elk Park area near the attack site.
- Officials urge the public to exercise caution in bear territory by carrying bear spray, hanging meat away from campsites, and avoiding carcass processing at dusk, according to Montana FWP guidance.
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Montana StandardFWP: Hunter attacked by bear south of Augusta, sustains non-life-threatening injuries
A man out archery hunting on state land south of Augusta was attacked by a bear on Monday morning but sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
·Missoula, United States
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