The woman who tragically lost her life in Montana following a suspected encounter with a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park has been identified as 48-year-old Amie Adamson from Derby, Kansas.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens received notification on Saturday morning about the discovery of a deceased woman on the Buttermilk Trail near West Yellowstone.

Upon investigation, it was determined that the woman had injuries consistent with a bear attack, Fox News has reported.

Nearby, authorities found tracks from an adult grizzly bear and at least one cub, but they did not encounter any bears or indications of a daybed or animal carcass during their ongoing investigation.

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, in a Facebook post on Monday, officially identified the victim as Amie Adamson.

They shared that she was known for her passion for hiking and running on the trail, often engaging in these activities in the early morning hours.

The investigation indicated that the bear attack did not seem to be predatory in nature. The cause of Amie’s death was attributed to exsanguination due to a bear mauling, and it was ruled as an accidental event.

Amie Adamson was also recognized as an author, having written the book titled “Walking Out: One Teacher’s Reflections on Walking Out of the Classroom to Walk America,” which is available on Amazon.

Written by staff