A female grizzly bear has killed a man out on a hike with his wife in Yellowstone National Park after the couple apparently surprised the bear and its cubs, officials say.
The attack took place on the Wapiti Lake Trail, in an isolated area near the middle of the park, officials said.
Park officials haven't taken any action against the bear, park spokesman Al Nash told the Associated Press.
It was Yellowstone's first fatal bear mauling since 1986.
"In an apparent attempt to defend a perceived threat to her cubs, the bear attacked and fatally wounded the man," said the park in a statement. "Another group of hikers nearby heard the victim's wife crying out for help, and used a cell phone to call 911."
Campsites in the area have been closed, warning signs posted and wardens have been working to clear hikers from the area.
More details were expected later on Thursday after the victim's family has been notified.
Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area in the north-eastern United States are home to several hundred grizzly bears, which can weigh up to 600lb (270kg) and are a big tourist attraction.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-us-canada-14057707
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