He survived the initial attack and underwent surgery in Idaho Falls but passed away from injuries sustained during the mauling. Investigators returned to the site of the attack to assess public safety risks and conduct an investigation but before reaching the location of the mauling, an older-age male grizzly began charging the group.
“Despite multiple attempts by all seven people to haze away the bear, it continued its charge. Due to this immediate safety risk, the bear was shot and died about 20 yards from the group.”