Night of the Grizzlies

Night of the Grizzlies recounts the tragic events of August 12, 1967, when two young women were attacked by grizzly bears in Glacier National Park, marking the first human fatalities from bears in the park's history. Jack Olsen explores the years of mismanagement and negligence by the Park Service that led to these incidents, highlighting how accumulated garbage and bear habituation set the stage for disaster. This haunting true story not only reshaped the landscape of wildlife management but also altered the way America approaches the relationship between humans and nature. Originally published in 1969, it remains a pivotal work, shedding light on the importance of responsible stewardship of wild lands.