LOS ANGELES, May 6 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Two hikers were injured in a bear attack Monday afternoon in Yellowstone National Park, a popular tourist destination in the United States (US), Xinhua reported, citing authorities on Tuesday.
Park officials said in a statement that the hikers "sustained injuries by one or more bears" on a popular trail near Old Faithful, a famous geyser in the park.
"National Park Service emergency services personnel responded to the incident, and it remains under investigation," the statement added.
Park officials have temporarily closed portions of the area, warning visitors to keep a distance of at least 100 yards (about 91 metres) from bears at all times.
Visitors are also advised to avoid hiking at dawn, dusk, or night, when grizzlies are most active.
Park officials said this is the first incident of a bear injuring a person in Yellowstone this year.
The last time a visitor was injured by a bear in the park was in September 2025, and the last human fatality caused by a bear occurred in 2015, according to the statement.
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