The attack occurred on a trail — Mystic Falls, near Old Faithful — that until 2024 had been closed to reduce the chance of conflicts with grizzly bears.

A hiker found in an iconic national park may have died after a bear encounter.

"His injuries are consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter," NPS said in a statement, explaining the identity of the victim was being withheld for 72 hours after next-of-kin notifications.