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The Livingston, Mont. dispatch center was notified of the mauling at approximately 10:26 a.m. Saturday, the report said.
The hunter was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
“Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is currently the …
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While being mauled by a grizzly bear on Saturday morning, a hunter also was shot by a fellow hunter who was attempting to fend off the bear, according to a report from the Montana Park County Sheriff's office.The incident happened in the Coulter Pass area near Cooke City, Mont.
The Livingston, Mont. dispatch center was notified of the mauling at approximately 10:26 a.m. Saturday, the report said.
The hunter was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
“Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is currently the lead investigation agency, and the (Montana) Park County Sheriff's office is assisting with this investigation,” said the report.
Because grizzly bears are back on the endangered species list in this region, the investigation as to what exactly happened is being conducted by both state and federal agencies.
No comments by the two groups were available at press time Monday due to the federal holiday.
