The body of a missing hiker was found in Glacier National Park after a suspected bear attack.
The park said the man made plans to hike to the Mount Brown Fire Lookout on Sunday.
2 HIKERS INJURED IN BEAR ATTACK IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
His last known message was sent at 8:20 p.m. Sunday.
The national park was notified of the hiker's disappearance on Monday afternoon.
On Thursday, Glacier National Park announced the body of the hiker was discovered on Wednesday.
The national park said his body was located about 2.5 miles up the Mt. Brown Trail approximately 50 feet off the trail in a densely wooded area with downed timber.
His injuries were consistent with those of a bear attack, Glacier National Park said.
This is the first time a person has been killed by a bear in Glacier National Park in nearly 28 years. The last fatality occurred on May 17, 1998, in Two Medicine Valley when a man was attacked by a female grizzly bear and two yearlings.
A woman was injured last August while hiking in Glacier National Park by a brown-colored bear and her two cubs. The species of bear was unable to be identified.
The national park said the section of trail where the incident occurred has been temporarily closed while the investigation continues. Park staff are working to determine next steps based on field assessments and wildlife behavior monitoring.
Wildlife and law enforcement personnel are currently assessing the area for bear activity and any ongoing public safety concerns. The investigation is ongoing.
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