By CBS/AP - June 7, 2021

A grizzly bear attacked and killed a bicyclist who was camping in a small western Montana town early Tuesday, authorities said. The attack triggered an intensive search for the bear by wildlife officials and law enforcement officers who planned to kill the animal.

The pre-dawn attack happened in Ovando, a town of fewer than 100 people about 60 miles northwest of Helena, said Greg Lemon, a spokesperson with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. The victim was not identified but NBC Montana reported the camper was a woman.

The bear had previously wandered into the area where the victim was camping and left but later returned, Powell County Sheriff Gavin Roselles said . . .

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