Hiking tragedy at Mount Brown spotlights Glacier National Park (US): a hiker found dead after a bear encounter; background: Montana park, US.
Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old Floridian, has died on the Mt. Brown Trail in Glacier National Park. Park officials say injuries are consistent with a bear encounter; the bear encounter is under investigation. Pollio had planned to reach the Mount Brown Fire Lookout during a two-week trip.
Over the past weeks, Yosemite National Park has faced record crowds after scrapping the seasonal vehicle reservation system. Data show long entrance backups and crowded parking, with officials defending real-time traffic management while critics warn of gridlock and safety risks.