Dragged By Bears While Hunting, Two Men Alami Injured

JAKARTA - Two men who were hunting in Wyoming, United States were attacked and injured in a'strengthening and shocking' attack by a LIzzly bear over the weekend, officials said.

The two men were transported to a local hospital, one of which was by helicopter, after Saturday afternoon's attack, Wyoming Game and Fish Department said in a written statement. There is no further news about their condition.

"Based on preliminary information, this seems to be a sudden and shocking encounter with a grzzly bear," the department said.

The men were hunting and excreating in the Shoshone National Forest, south of

Land owners and hunters in the region have reported increased bear activity recently at low altitudes, prompting wildlife officials to warn visitors to be careful.

"This is a sad and unfavorable situation, we hope both victims recover fully and quickly," said Dan Smith, regional supervisor for Wyoming Game and Fish Department.