BILLINGS — Wildlife officials are searching for a black bear that reportedly injured a sleeping three-year old child near Red Lodge overnight.
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks spokeswoman Chrissy Webb said that girl was injured as she was sleeping inside a tent at a campground; it happened at about 10 p.m.
The campground has been identified by a source as Perry's RV Park and Campground just south of Red Lodge off of Highway 212.
The privately-owned campground was evacuated and has been closed as wildlife officials attempt to capture the bear.
A live trap has been set in the area.
It appears there were attractants in the campground that contributed to the attack, according to Webb.
The girl was taken to a hospital in Billings, but Webb did not have information about the child's condition.
We will update you if we get more information.
