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Grizzly attack in Grand Teton was ‘surprise encounter’

JACKSON (WNE) — A grizzly bear attacked and injured a man visiting Grand Teton National Park on Sunday.

The 35-year-old Massachusetts man is in stable condition and expected to fully recover. Park officials have not released the victim’s name. The Jackson Hole Daily’s attempts to contact him were unsuccessful by press time Monday.

Meanwhile, Grand Teton biologists and law enforcement rangers are investigating the incident, which occurred near Signal Mountain Lodge.

While few details are available, park officials believe it involved the vis...