A routine hike turned terrifying on Mount Si in Washington state on Tuesday when a bear charged at a group of teenage hikers, injuring two of them. The King County Sheriff’s Office said the group was on a trail east of Seattle when they encountered the animal. Officials said the bear charged, causing the hikers to scatter. One teenager became separated from the group and was later heard screaming before managing to return, injured from what authorities described as a bear attack. A second teen was hurt while fleeing, twisting an ankle in a fall. Search and rescue teams were called to the scene and worked alongside deputies to bring the injured teen down the mountain using an ATV. Authorities said the victim was able to walk with assistance. One of the teens was then taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Mount Si trails were shut down as wildlife officers searched the area for the bear. Officials noted that bear sightings are not unusual in the region, but attacks are rare, especially involving groups.
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