Grizzly Attack in Grand Teton Leaves Man Hospitalized

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A hiker in Grand Teton National Park was attacked by a grizzly bear but managed to escape after the bear accidentally bit into his can of pepper spray, causing it to burst and drive the bear away. The hiker, who played dead during the attack, was hospitalized but is expected to recover. Park officials decided not to capture or kill the bear, believing it was protecting its cub.
Topics:nation#bear-attack#grand-teton-national-park#grizzly-bear#hiker-safety#pepper-spray#wildlife-incident
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- Visitor Injured in Incident with Bear - Grand Teton National Park (U.S National Park Service
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