Date: August 27, 2011
Contact: Al Nash or Dan Hottle, 307-344-2015 National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Yellowstone National Park
P.O. Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2011 11-089
Al Nash or Dan Hottle (307) 344-2015 ----------------------------------------------------
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NEWS RELEASE
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Hiker Found Dead Along Trail In Yellowstone
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death of a hiker found along a trail in Yellowstone National Park.
Early Friday afternoon, a pair of hikers reported finding what they believed to be the body of a human male along the eastern section of the Mary Mountain Trail.
The twenty-one mile long trail runs betweenHayden Valley and the Lower Geyser Basin
Park rangers responding to the scene found the deceased victim along the trail about 5 miles west of theHayden Valley
There were signs of grizzly bear activity at the scene. Nothing uncovered so far allows for a conclusive cause of death, which apparently occurred on Wednesday or Thursday.
The identity of the victim, a male approximately 60 years of age fromMichigan 's Upper Peninsula , is being withheld pending notification of family members.
An aerial search of the area Saturday morning failed to turn up any current bear activity.
The Mary Mountain Trail, the Cygnet Lakes Trail, and the section of theHayden Valley Grand Loop Road have been closed to hikers.
Park rangers, wildlife biologists, and park management are continuing the investigation and discussing management options as more details emerge.
Park visitors are advised to stay on designated trails, hike in groups of three or more people, be alert for bears, make noise, carry bear pepper spray, and not to run upon encountering a bear.
Hikers and backcountry users are encouraged to check with staff at park visitor centers or backcountry offices for updated information before planning any trips in the central portion of the park.
- www.nps.gov/yell -
Contact: Al Nash or Dan Hottle, 307-344-2015 National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Yellowstone National Park
P.O. Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2011 11-089
Al Nash or Dan Hottle (307) 344-2015 ----------------------------------------------------
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NEWS RELEASE
----------------------------------------------------
Hiker Found Dead Along Trail In Yellowstone
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death of a hiker found along a trail in Yellowstone National Park.
Early Friday afternoon, a pair of hikers reported finding what they believed to be the body of a human male along the eastern section of the Mary Mountain Trail.
The twenty-one mile long trail runs between
Park rangers responding to the scene found the deceased victim along the trail about 5 miles west of the
There were signs of grizzly bear activity at the scene. Nothing uncovered so far allows for a conclusive cause of death, which apparently occurred on Wednesday or Thursday.
The identity of the victim, a male approximately 60 years of age from
An aerial search of the area Saturday morning failed to turn up any current bear activity.
The Mary Mountain Trail, the Cygnet Lakes Trail, and the section of the
Park rangers, wildlife biologists, and park management are continuing the investigation and discussing management options as more details emerge.
Park visitors are advised to stay on designated trails, hike in groups of three or more people, be alert for bears, make noise, carry bear pepper spray, and not to run upon encountering a bear.
Hikers and backcountry users are encouraged to check with staff at park visitor centers or backcountry offices for updated information before planning any trips in the central portion of the park.
- www.nps.gov/yell -
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