Mount Si Bear Encounter: Response and Trail Closures Update

Mount Si Bear Encounter: Response and Trail Closures Update

Two individuals were injured in a bear encounter at Mount Si, leading to a response from the King County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies. One man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and fled from the bear along the trail, while the condition of the other victim was not immediately disclosed. Deputies collaborated with King County Search & Rescue to assist the injured man down the mountain on an ATV, noting that he was able to move with some difficulty. The sheriff’s office notified the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife about the incident, resulting in the closure of the trails on Mt. Si. Eastside Fire & Rescue and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the trail closures at 2:35 p.m. as efforts are made to locate the bear. This is an ongoing situation, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.

In summary, a bear encounter at Mount Si led to injuries sustained by two individuals, prompting a coordinated response from various agencies. The injured man with non-life-threatening injuries was assisted down the mountain by King County Search & Rescue, while the condition of the other victim remains unknown. The closure of trails on Mt. Si was implemented following communication between the sheriff’s office and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Efforts are underway to locate the bear involved in the incident, and further updates will be shared as information becomes available.