The woman was discovered on a trail west of Yellowstone National Park in Montana where investigators found grizzly bear tracks at the scene.
She was found on Saturday inon a trail west of Yellowstone National Park"following an apparent bear encounter", officials from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks said.
Investigators found grizzly bear tracks at the scene but did not confirm the cause of death in a statement on Sunday.Rangers issued an emergency closure of the area where the woman was found, which is popular with hikers. The department warned visitors last week that staff had confirmed grizzly bear sightings throughout Montana,"particularly in areas between the Northern Continental Divide and the Great Yellowstone ecosystems".
They urged those camping and visiting parks to carry bear spray, store their food properly and deal with rubbish efficiently.
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