Black bear killed near Red Lodge after attacking girl inside tent
A black bear believed to have attacked and injured a young child inside a tent at a private campground south of Red Lodge on Sunday night was captured and killed by game wardens on Monday, a Montana, Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesperson said Tuesday.
The attack happened around 10 p.m. Sunday and involved a subadult female black bear, according to FWP.
FWP wardens found garbage, a cooler and human food surrounding and inside the tent where the girl was attacked, FWP said.
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