Idaho Man Attacked by Grizzly Bear
A 33-year old Idaho man was attacked by a Grizzly bear in rural Teton County on Tuesday. After hearing his dog barking outside, the man went outside to investigate when he was mauled by what investigators believe to be a grizzly bear. A short distance from the home was a dead moose carcass the bear had been feeding on. The man suffered deep bite and claw wounds across his back and was flown to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center where he is recovering in stable condition. Controversy surrounds the community as the residents are divided on who wants the bear left alone and others who want it trapped and killed. Authorities say that the safety of the public is their top concern and the fate of the bear is still to be determined.
photo: Lee Kirchhevel
44 comments April 13th, 2007
