Montana man kills grizzly bear that attacked while he was picking berries

Man, 72, suffered significant injuries before killing bear with handgun, says Montana fish, wildlife and parks officials

A 72-year-old man picking huckleberries in Montana shot and killed a grizzly bear after the animal attacked him in a surprise encounter, injuring him badly enough that he had to be hospitalized, authorities said Friday.

The man was alone on national forest land when the adult female charged him Thursday. He suffered significant injuries before killing the bear with a handgun, said Montana fish, wildlife and parks officials.