Army Veteran Injured in Grizzly Bear Encounter at Grand Teton

TL;DR
Army veteran Shayne Patrick Burke was seriously injured by a mother grizzly bear protecting her cub at Grand Teton National Park. Despite his severe injuries, Burke, who was hiking and photographing wildlife, managed to survive by using bear spray. He expressed his respect for wildlife and requested that the bear not be killed. Park officials confirmed the bear will not be captured or killed.
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