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Glacier Park Closes Trails After First Fatal Bear Attack.

5/11/2026

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Glacier Rangers Close Trails

Park staff have previously euthanized bears tied to attacks and may do so again if this case is confirmed.
A 33-year-old Fort Lauderdale hiker was found dead on Mt. Brown Trail in Glacier National Park, injuries matching a bear attack.
Officials said it is the park’s first fatal bear attack since 1998.
Rangers temporarily closed Mt. Brown Lookout, Snyder Lake, Sperry Chalet, and Lincoln Lake trails.

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Glacier Bear Attack

Glacier National Park holds the nation’s highest concentration of grizzly bears in the lower 48 states.
Anthony Pollio, 33, was found dead near Mount Brown Trail, with injuries officials attribute to a bear attack.
Park officials withheld Pollio’s name for 72 hours after notifying his family.
Montana Army National Guard, Border Patrol agencies aided the search as the trail segment closed.

History

Historical Context

Glacier National Park’s recent fatal bear mauling mirrors past park tragedies, such as the July 22 2023 killing of Amie Adamson that led officials to shoot the attacking bear. National Park Service records show bear incidents rose to about one per year in the 1970s-1990s, driving stricter avoidance policies and boosted wildlife-education funding.

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Glacier Rangers Close Trails

Park staff have previously euthanized bears tied to attacks and may do so again if this case is confirmed.
A 33-year-old Fort Lauderdale hiker was found dead on Mt. Brown Trail in Glacier National Park, injuries matching a bear attack.
Officials said it is the park’s first fatal bear attack since 1998.
Rangers temporarily closed Mt. Brown Lookout, Snyder Lake, Sperry Chalet, and Lincoln Lake trails.

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