Montana grizzly bear shot & killed after fatal attack Lean Lokan Davis.
Officials to match DNA from mauling site to that of grizzly put down
The animal had entered the camp earlier in the night, prompting the cyclists to remove food from their tents and fall back asleep.
Officials had set a baited trap nearby hoping to lure the animal back to the area before luring it into an enclosed area.
Investigators initially launched a helicopter hunt to find the bear and collected animal
DNA from the scene of Lokan’s attack.
They now plan to compare the grizzly DNA to the dead bear’s genetic makeup to confirm it’s the same animal. Officials expect to get back results within three days.