Grizzly Bear Relocated In Grand Teton National Park

A male grizzly bear in Grand Teton National Park had to be relocated after multiple reports came in regarding him getting human food.

According to a press release from the park, around June 11th, the bear visited a campsite and sniffed around, but nearby visitors yelled at the bear and scared him away.

The following day a call came in regarding visitors feeding a bear from their car.

That incident is still under investigation.

The next day a report came in regarding a bear getting access to unattended trash, and a drink at a campsite at another campground.

The person responsible for the trash must make an appearance in court.

All reports and evidence suggested it was the same bear in all three instances.

The bear, which was estimated at being 2 ½ years old, was eventually captured, collared, and relocated via boat to the west side of Jackson Lake.

Park rangers say when bears obtain human food, they can lose their natural fear of humans.

They can then seek out humans and developed areas, to find easy sources of food.

This can also cause them to be aggressive towards people and the bear may have to be killed as a result.

Proper storage of food items and proper picnicking practices are encouraged.