Grizzly Euthanized for Livestock Attack | Missoula News

Missoula News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 18, 2026 · 1m

A grizzly bear was euthanized in Montana after it was caught digging into a cow carcass — the 25th grizzly death this year, mostly from conflict removals. Officials say this bear, an adult female with no cubs, was responsible for three livestock deaths and was removed to protect cattle. The incident occurred near where a hunter was attacked the day before — but authorities are treating those as separate events. They’re not hunting for the bear involved in the attack, calling it a surprise defensive encounter. For anyone venturing into bear country: make noise, travel in groups, and keep bear…