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The family of a 38-year-old Montana man who was fatally attacked by a grizzly bear …
Family of Montana Man Killed in Grizzly Bear Attack Speaks Out
Courtesy Treat Family
The family of a 38-year-old Montana man who was fatally attacked by a
grizzly bear while mountain biking has spoken out, saying the Forest
Service Law Enforcement Officer "put his life on the line every day."
Brad Treat, 38, was mountain biking with a friend on a trail in West
Glacier just after 2 p.m. Wednesday when the grizzly attacked, pulling
him off his bike. The pair likely surprised the bear as they rode by,
said Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry.
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Treat's companion was able to exit the area and summon help and was not injured in the attack, Curry said.
Treat's sister-in-law, Melissa Treat, told ABC News he was "amazing man,
an all around stand up guy, a devoted husband, amazing brother, loving
son and loyal friend."
"He would go above and beyond to help those in need," Melissa said.
Courtesy Treat Family
Melissa said her brother-in-law loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, kayaking, running and biking.
"It was hard to find him indoors," she said. "He loved being outside and enjoying nature."
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The incident is under investigation by the Montana Department of Fish
Wildlife and Parks, the U.S. Forest Service and the Flathead County
Sheriff's Office. The area has been closed by the Forest Service for
public safety pending the completion of the investigation, Curry said.
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