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72-Year-Old Man Kills Grizzly Bear with Handgun in Montana After Huckleberry Picking Attack

Jul 20, 2024, 05:44 PM

A 72-year-old man in Montana shot and killed a grizzly bear with a handgun after it attacked him while he was picking huckleberries in Flathead National Forest. The incident occurred on Friday, and the man was seriously injured, requiring hospitalization. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) officials confirmed that the shooting was in self-defense during a surprise encounter. The man was helped to the hospital by a family member, according to FWP spokesperson Dillon Tabish.