Female grizzly euthanized after fall in Glacier park

WEST GLACIER, Mont. – A female grizzly bear was euthanized after suffering severe injuries in a fall in Glacier National Park.

Park officials said Wednesday the bear was found, partially paralyzed, on Going-to-the-Sun Road late on July 15.

After consulting with the park’s wildlife biologist, rangers euthanized the bear.

An investigation determined the bear likely fell about 20 feet and landed on its back.

A necropsy found the bear had broken ribs, a dislocated hip and significant trauma to its vertebrae. The bear was estimated to be 5 to 7 years old and otherwise in good health.

There are an estimated 300 grizzly bears in Glacier National Park.