Yellowstone National Park sign at the North Entrance

A man was attacked and killed by a female grizzly bear at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming on Wednesday after a run-in with the animal’s cubs.

According to a statement from the U.S. National Park Service, the man, whose identity is being withheld, approached the bear’s cubs while he was hiking with his wife.

The attack occurred 1.5 miles from the Wapiti Lake Trail. According to Reuters report, a group of hikers heard the wife crying for help after the attack before the park ranger was called to bring in assistance.

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