Grizzly bear charges hikers at Glacier National Park
By The BriefBrief
A woman hiking with a group of hikers at Glacier National Park said her “life flashed before” her eyes after a grizzly bear charged toward them out of the woods. Video shows the encounter near the Anan Creek wildlife observatory, and other hikers described staying calm and following ranger protocols as the bear passed.
WHO:A woman hiker; Tanya Thompson; Tony Cutraro; Dr. Michelle Lynn Thaller
WHAT:A grizzly bear charged toward a woman and a group of hikers on a trail; the hikers avoided an attack by staying calm and following ranger protocols.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM ET
WHERE:Glacier National Park (near Anan Creek wildlife observatory), Alaska
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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