Apparent bear attack kills hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park

U.S. Apparent bear attack kills hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park By Brian Dakss Brian Dakss Senior Editor Brian Dakss is a longtime New York-based editor and writer for CBS News, at the Radio network and with CBSNews.com. He has written and edited for NBC News, Dow Jones and numerous radio stations and been a radio anchor and reporter. Read Full Bio Brian Dakss May 8, 2026 / 5:07 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A hiker's body has been found by search and rescue crews in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials said Thursday.His remains were spotted Wednesday about two-and-a-half miles up the Mt. Brown Trail, some 50 feet off the trail "in a densely wooded area with downed timber," the officials said."His injuries are consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter," they said, adding that "wildlife and law enforcement personnel are currently assessing the area for bear activity and any ongoing public safety concerns. The investigation is ongoing."That part of the trail has been closed until the investigation is finished.The National Park Service isn't releasing the victim's name until three days after his next-of-kin are notified.The service said Tuesday that a search was being conducted for a Fort Lauderdale, Florida man who was hiking and hadn't been heard from since Sunday night. .component--type-recirculation { .item:nth-child(7), .card-recirc:nth-child(7) { display: none; } } #inline-recirc-item--id-04d270f6-f17c-4353-bb90-68a2c13c9539, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-04d270f6-f17c-4353-bb90-68a2c13c9539 { display: none; } #inline-recirc-item--id-04d270f6-f17c-4353-bb90-68a2c13c9539 ~ .item:nth-child(7) { display: block; } In: Hiker National Park Service National Park © 2026 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.