The Grizzly Mauling That Changed Yellowstone National Park

National Park After Dark

Jun 22, 202680:55Society & Culture

In June 1972, 23-year-old Harry Walker left Alabama for the adventure of a lifetime. Days after arriving in Yellowstone National Park, he was killed by a grizzly bear. Harry's death exposed decades of controversial bear...

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