Early May brought alarming news out of Yellowstone National Park. Two hikers set out along the Mystic Falls Trail near Old Faithful, only to be injured when they unexpectedly encountered at least one bear. It was the first bear-related injury to be reported for the 2026 season, reigniting persistent questions about safety in the country’s most iconic wild spaces.
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