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Grizzly Bear Shot: Urgent Search for Missing Cub

5/25/2025

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In a harrowing encounter near Choteau, Montana, two mushroom pickers shot a charging female grizzly bear on May 21, 2025. While the men emerged unscathed, they were left shaken by the experience. Wildlife officials are now on a mission to locate her cub, underscoring the urgent need for heightened bear awareness and safety in the region.

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Story summary

In a harrowing encounter near Choteau, Montana, two mushroom pickers shot a charging female grizzly bear on May 21, 2025. While the men emerged unscathed, they were left shaken by the experience. Wildlife officials are now on a mission to locate her cub, underscoring the urgent need for heightened bear awareness and safety in the region.