Night of the Grizzlies

by: Jack Olsen

in: U.S. History

Summary:

The book recounts the tragic events of August 1967 in Glacier National Park, where two young women were fatally attacked in separate incidents by grizzly bears on the same night. It delves into the circumstances leading up to the attacks, the impact on the park's policy, and the broader implications for wildlife management.

Key points:

1. Human-Wildlife Conflict: The book emphasizes the need for respecting wildlife habitats and maintaining distance to avoid conflicts, using human-grizzly bear encounters as examples.

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