Man Survives Grizzly Attack in Grand Teton with Bear Spray Defense
TL;DR
A hiker in Grand Teton National Park was attacked by a grizzly bear, which fled after accidentally spraying itself with the hiker's bear repellent. The bear, likely protecting its cub, will not be captured or killed. The hiker, who played dead during the attack, was hospitalized but is expected to recover fully.
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