BEARS: Belong behind bars
On May 7 you printed an article on bear attacks. As a recent arrival from the Midwest, I am surprised at the defensive attitude toward the bears, that their attacks are rare, that the attack was a single event, which is clearly incorrect since there were two hikers which instead makes it two events and I’m sure the attackees would agree with me on that. It also makes no sense since I would consider any attack a single event unless bears have begun hunting humans in packs or herds. The article also states that attacks by grizzlies or black bears are rare. Then you go on to describe this recent event, a mauling in September and a woman killed by a grizzly in 2023.
The recent attack you describe occurred on what you refer to as a popular hiking trail near Yellowstone National Parks Old Faithful geyser. The other attacks were also near Yellowstone. I find it distressful that a visit to Old Faithful is akin to walking into a big city alley after dark.
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