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A hiker vanished into the shadows of Glacier National Park—Anthony Pollio, 33, met a tragic end after encountering a grizzly bear while descending alone at dusk. Darkness and fallen trees obscured both parties until they were inches apart. Though Pollio deployed bear spray, its effectiveness remains uncertain. The bear, acting defensively and with no prior human conflict history, attacked as Pollio fell 93 feet down a slope. Crushing bites to the head ended his life. The bear left without consuming or hiding his body. This chilling case underscores the deadly risks of hiking alone after dark—and officials urge hikers to travel in groups, make noise, carry bear spray, and avoid dawn, dusk, or nighttime trails to stay safe.

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