Bears Hurt Two People in Yellowstone Park

May 6, 2026, 18:44
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Introduction

Two people were hurt by bears on Monday. They were on the Mystic Falls trail in Yellowstone National Park.

Main Body

The bears attacked the people near Old Faithful. A man named Craig Lerman saw the people. He helped them and called for help. A helicopter took the hurt people to the hospital. This is the first bear attack in 2026. The last attack was in September 2025. A bear killed a person in 2015, but that was a long time ago. Yellowstone has black bears and grizzly bears. The park workers do not know which bear did this. Now, some trails are closed. People cannot go there for now.

Conclusion

The people are in the hospital. Some parts of the park are closed while workers study the attack.

Learning

⏱️ Past vs. Now

Look at how the story changes from finished actions to current situations.

The Past (Finished) These words describe things that already happened. They usually end in -ed.

  • Hurt →\rightarrow were hurt
  • Attack →\rightarrow attacked
  • Help →\rightarrow helped
  • Call →\rightarrow called

The Present (Right Now) These words describe things that are true at this moment.

  • The people are in the hospital.
  • Trails are closed.
  • People cannot go there.

💡 Simple Rule: If it's a story about yesterday →\rightarrow use -ed (or special past words like saw). If it's about today →\rightarrow use is / are.

Vocabulary Learning

people (n.)
A group of human beings.
Example:The people were walking along the trail.
hurt (v.)
To cause physical pain or injury.
Example:The bears hurt the hikers during the attack.
trail (n.)
A path or track through a forest or wilderness.
Example:They were on the Mystic Falls trail in Yellowstone.
park (n.)
A large public green area for recreation.
Example:Yellowstone National Park is famous for wildlife.
attacked (v.)
To strike violently or aggressively.
Example:The bears attacked the people near Old Faithful.
help (v.)
To assist or support someone.
Example:He helped them and called for help.
hospital (n.)
A place where sick or injured people are treated.
Example:The helicopter took the hurt people to the hospital.
closed (adj.)
Not open or available for use.
Example:Some trails are closed after the attack.
workers (n.)
People who do a job or work.
Example:The park workers are studying the attack.
study (v.)
To examine or learn about something carefully.
Example:Workers study the bear behavior to prevent future attacks.