Unprovoked bear attack in Montana Soda Butte campground

When a female bear rampaged through Soda Butte Campground in Montana on Wednesday, two were injured and one man was killed. The National Park Service has already launched an investigation into the attack. This attack highlights the fact that wild animals can be very dangerous, though camping in National Parks is generally very safe. Source for this article – Unprovoked bear attack in Montana Soda Butte campground by Newystype.com.

Bear attack at Soda Butte Campground

The Soda Butte Montana bear attack began at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning. One camper was killed, and two individuals were badly injured. Three separate campsites were attacked, and rangers evacuated the campground relatively quickly.

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Campers who are in bear country are usually warned to do everything they can to avoid bears. It seems that the Montana bear attack, though, was unprovoked. Rangers said they did not discover any food or attractants outside bear boxes. The very busy campground may have made the bear feel she was in danger.

Previous attacks at the Soda Butte campground

In the past, Soda Butte Campground has seen other bear attacks. Yellowstone National Park is about 10 miles away from the 27-campside Soda Butte Campground. In 2008, a grizzly bear attacked one man in a tent. Rangers captured and transported that bear to Pullman, Washington.

Keeping yourself safe from bears

Safeguarding yourself from bears is relatively simple. Keep all food out of reach – either in a vehicle trunk, a bear-proof box, or hung 10 feet up. Keep any and all trash in wildlife resistant containers. Finally, you need to sleep at least 300 feet from your cooking areas.