Grand Teton NPVerified account

Visitors & recreationists are reminded that park rescue operations may be limited by reduced staff, severe weather, & limited helicopter use this time of year. Please consider experience, be prepared for self-rescue, & have appropriate skills & equipment for each activity. (3/3)

A second call from another bystander was received & additional information was communicated that the injured visitor was in the water, shivering significantly and possibly hypothermic and unable to move due to injuries. (2/3)

Oct 22, the northern portion of the Moose-Wilson Rd, between Murie Ranch JCT & Death CYN JCT, will close for the season due to construction of roadside pullouts. Oct 31 will be the final day the road is open to vehicle traffic for the season. Info: http://go.nps.gov/dxydwu  (2/2)

Visitors are reminded that feeding wildlife creates a safety risk for humans as animals associate people with food; bears can also become aggressive in seeking additional food, especially when preparing to den for the winter. (6/6)

Park staff followed National Park Service policies as well as guidance from agency veterinarian to conduct all actions in a humane manner. (5/6)

The adult female, approx 4-5 years of age, was not a good candidate for an educational or zoo facility & was euthanized. The cubs are being relocated to Oswald Bear Ranch in Newberry, Michigan. (4/6)

Due to the bears’ comfort with humans in developed areas, &, most importantly, behaviors that associated humans with food, posing an unacceptable risk to public safety, the 3 bears were captured and removed from the park. (3/6)

The bears, a sow & 2 cubs of the year, each received several food rewards during the incident and made contact with several vehicles along the road. The maximum penalty for feeding park wildlife is a $5,000 fine and up to six months in jail. (2/6)

One-lane traffic with up to 15-minute delays will begin today as construction crews prepare for the installation of the new wing walls at Arizona Creek. Please be prepared for these delays through October 23. Info: http://go.nps.gov/1crt6o  (4/4)

Those wishing to access or depart Yellowstone National Park on these dates through Yellowstone’s South Gate may want to consider using the Yellowstone West Entrance to avoid the delay. (3/4)

Two 2-hour closures of the highway are planned for Tuesday, October 16 and Tuesday, October 23. Closures will occur mid-morning and mid-afternoon each day, with time between the closures for one-way traffic access through the area. (2/4)

No traffic delays planned for today at Gros Ventre Roundabout construction area. Beginning tomorrow, plan for 15-minute delays.