Woman Mauled By Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone National Park

(Scypre.com) – A woman from Derby, Kansas, identified as 48-year-old Amie Adamson, was discovered dead in Montana near Yellowstone National Park after a suspected encounter with a grizzly bear.

On Saturday morning, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens were alerted by a hiker who found the deceased woman on the Buttermilk Trail close to West Yellowstone.

The agency reported on Facebook that the woman had injuries consistent with a bear attack. At the site, officials found tracks of an adult grizzly bear and at least one cub. However, during the investigation, they did not encounter any bears or signs of a bear den or animal carcass.

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed the victim’s identity as Amie Adamson. They stated that Amie was known to hike or run on the trail, often in the early morning. The bear attack was deemed non-predatory, and the cause of death was attributed to a bear mauling, classified as accidental.

Amie Adamson was the author of the book “Walking Out: One Teacher’s Reflections on Walking Out of the Classroom to Walk America,” available on Amazon. The book recounts her journey as she left her job as an English teacher after two decades, stored her belongings, and embarked on a 2,200-mile backpacking trip across half of the United States in 2015.

It was noted that Amie did not have bear spray, a recommended deterrent in bear-inhabited areas, according to wildlife experts. The Buttermilk Trail is used by hikers as well as individuals on ATVs and other off-road vehicles.

In response to the bear activity in the area, the Custer Gallatin National Forest authorities issued an emergency closure for safety reasons on Saturday. Bear capture operations were initiated, but as of Monday afternoon, no bears had been captured.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks emphasized the recent expansion of grizzly bear populations in the state, urging outdoor enthusiasts to carry bear spray, travel in groups during daylight hours, and be vigilant for signs of bears, such as bear scat, diggings, torn-up logs, and partly consumed animal carcasses.