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Bear attack at Montana campground

Black bears emerging from dens eat green grass to kick-start digestion. (File Associated Press)
Black bears emerging from dens eat green grass to kick-start digestion. (File Associated Press)

HELENA, Mont. — At least one bear attacked three people at a campground near Yellowstone National Park before dawn today, killing one person and injuring two others, Montana wildlife officials said.

A man died in the attack at the Soda Butte campground just east of Cooke City that was reported about 4 a.m., Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesman Ron Aasheim said.

A woman suffered severe lacerations from bites on her arms, while another man was bitten on his calf and taken to a hospital in Cody, Wyo. More here.

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