JACKSON HOLE, WYO – UPDATE: (3:38pm): Mark Uptain’s body has been found. We regret to inform that he has passed away. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Two hunters were involved in a bear attack Friday, September 14, in the Teton Wilderness while field dressing an elk near Terrace Mountain, approximately 5.8 miles northeast of the Turpin Meadow Trailhead. Florida resident Corey Chubon shot an elk during a guided bow hunt late Thursday afternoon. He and his guide, Mark Uptain of Martin Outfitters, were unable to locate the wounded animal before nightfall. The pair returned Friday morning to locate and remove the elk. They found the undisturbed carcass in the early afternoon and were preparing to pack out the elk when they were aggressively charged by two large bears. Chubon was able to run to his pack a few yards away and retrieve a pistol but was unable to safely fire a shot at the bear that had pounced upon Uptain. The attacking bear then spun, charged Chubon, grabbed his foot and dragged him to the ground. He sustained injuries to his leg, chest, and arm, but was able to throw the gun to Uptain and get loose before running from the scene to phone for help. Initial reports indicate that the second bear did not engage either Chubon or Uptain. An interagency helicopter was dispatched to the scene to assist with transport of the injured hunters. Chubon was taken to St. John’s Medical Center for treatment to his wounds. Search and Rescue personnel were unable to locate Uptain before the search was suspended for the evening. An interagency team from the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, Teton County Search and Rescue, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Grand Teton National Park, and Bridger-Teton National Forest have resumed the search at 6:30am this morning. Game wardens will look for evidence that may indicate if the bears were grizzlies. Undersheriff Matt Carr stated, “Search and Rescue is currently in the field, and we’re making every effort to locate and bring Mr. Uptain out from the backcountry.” An incident command post and helicopter landing zone has been established near Turpin Meadow Ranch. Ground and air resources are being utilized for this search and updates will be provided as available. Other hunters in the area should be aware of the search and rescue operations and the recent bear activity.<doc-sep>WYOMING – Wyoming Game and Fish Department has completed an investigation into a recent incident where a bear injured a man backpacking in the Beartooth Mountains. On Sept. 9, while hiking near Granite Lake in the Beartooth Mountains, Bradley Johnson, 48, of Plymouth, Minnesota, was attacked by a bear in a sudden, surprise encounter. Bradley received serious injuries during the attack to his arms, shoulder and back, and was flown by helicopter to an area hospital. Johnson, who is an Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor, was reportedly traveling with companions that included a friend, Justin Reid, who is a trained firefighter and EMT. During the course of the investigation, Game and Fish personnel interviewed the victim and members of his party. They also visited the site of the attack several times. While at the site, Game and Fish found evidence that multiple grizzly bears had been in the area utilizing pine nut caches as a food source. Due to the presence of multiple bears in the area using this food source, Game and Fish was unable to identify the individual bear, or bears, involved in the attack. “This appears to be an unfortunate case of a surprise encounter that occurred at close range,” said Dan Smith Cody Regional Wildlife Supervisor. “After spending time at the site of the incident, it was determined the bear was most likely behaving in a defensive manner to protect a food source. Although the species of bear has not been positively determined, we suspect the attack involved a grizzly bear.” As a precaution, Game and Fish coordinated with the US Forest Service to temporarily close a two-mile area around Granite Lake. For more information about the closure, call the Shoshone National Forest office at 307-527-6921 or click here. “Based on the information we have now, Game and Fish plans to take no management action at this time,” Smith added. “Our best wishes continue to be with the victim as he recovers.”<doc-sep>JACKSON — Wyoming authorities say a hunting guide has been found dead after he and a client were attacked by a bear. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the body of 37-year-old Mark Uptain was found Saturday. Teton County spokesman Billy Kirk said the client, Corey Chubon of Florida, suffered leg, chest and arm injuries and was flown to a Jackson hospital. The newspaper reported he left the hospital Saturday. His hometown wasn't listed. Authorities said Chubon was bow hunting and shot an elk Thursday, but he and Uptain could not find the animal until Friday. They were preparing to pack it out that day when they were charged by two bears. Kirk said one of the bears attacked Uptain and then Chubon. He says Chubon was able to flee and phone for help. Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Love 3 Funny 5 Wow 1 Sad 44 Angry 19<doc-sep>
A Wyoming hunting guide has been found dead after he and a Florida hunter were attacked by bears on Friday. Guide Mark Uptain, 37, and his client Corey Chubon came back to the site of an elk kill Friday morning in the Teton Wilderness. Chubon, who was bow hunting, shot the elk Thursday, but he and Uptain were unable to find the animal at the time. The pair located the carcass and prepared to remove it when they were charged by two bears, according to authorities. Chubon was able to escape and grab his pistol, online news site Buckrail reports, but wasn’t able to safely fire at the bear who was at that time on top of Uptain. Chubon told authorities he threw the gun to Uptain before fleeing the scene to call for help. Chubon suffered leg, chest and arm injuries and was flown to a Jackson hospital, according to Teton County spokesman Billy Kirk. He was released from the hospital Saturday, the same day authorities found Uptain's body. Wyoming wildlife managers have since killed two grizzly bears in connection with the attack. More:Grizzly bears get a stay as judge again delays start of hunting season More:Polar bear shot dead in Arctic after injuring cruise ship worker, sparking criticism A June article published in Jackson Hole News & Guide described Uptain, a Casper, Wyoming business owner, as a husband to wife Sarah and father to five children. “I enjoy spending time with Sarah and the kids, serving on the board of elders at First Baptist Church, riding horses, hunting and fishing, guiding hunting clients, biking, playing chess and staying fit,” Uptain told the newspaper. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Ashley May on Twitter: @AshleyMayTweets