RED LODGE — Wildlife officials on Monday, Aug. 11., 2024, were trying to capture a black bear that attacked a sleeping child.
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) spokeswoman Chrissy Webb confirmed that a 3-year-old girl was injured overnight as she was sleeping inside a tent at a private campground just on the outskirts of Red Lodge off U.S. Highway 212.
The campground, identified by a source as Perry's RV Park and Campground, was evacuated and has been closed as wildlife officials attempt to capture the bear, Webb said. A live trap has been set in the area.
It appears there were attractants in the campground that contributed to the attack, Webb said.
The girl was taken to a hospital but Webb had no immediate information on her condition.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
