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One Dead, Two Injured in Bear Attack at Montana Campground

By The Associated Press

Story Created: Jul 28, 2010 at 11:04 AM MST

Story Updated: Jul 28, 2010 at 5:21 PM MST

HELENA, Mont. - Montana wildlife officials say at least one bear attacked three people at a campground near Yellowstone National Park before dawn Wednesday, killing one person and injuring two others.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesman Ron Aasheim said a male died in the attack at the Soda Butte campground just east of Cooke City that was reported about 4 a.m.

A female suffered severe lacerations from bites on her arms, while another male was bitten on his calf and taken to a hospital in Cody, Wyo.

Wildlife officials did not release the identities or ages of the victims and said they were sending a response team to piece together what happened.

After the attack was reported, authorities cleared the campground, telling campers to go to their cars.

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Raenell Johnson said on Wednesday, Jul 28 at 3:44 PM

I sincerely hope that when this bear is found it doesn't have a tag on it for previous encounters...

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