Grizzly Captured, Relocated

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The grizzly bear that mauled a bird hunter near the town of Dupuyer along the Rocky Mountain Front was captured and relocated last week, state wildlife officials announced.

The 2-year-old male bear was captured Oct. 18 in a culvert trap near the spot on Dupuyer Creek where a week earlier the animal attacked a bird hunter.

Brian Grand from Stevensville was bird hunting with three companions when he apparently surprised the bear in the brushy creek bottom.

Grand received puncture wounds and cuts on his arm, legs and head. He also underwent surgery to repair a broken arm.Grand was taken to Benefis hospital in Great Falls. He has since been released.

The 330-pound bear was fitted with a radio collar and released Oct. 19 on Ear Mountain Wildlife Management Area.