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Montana man who was mauled by a grizzly bear is doing well but has long recovery ahead, family says

The grizzly bear bit off his lower jaw but the man is doing well at a Salt Lake City hospital.

(Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue via AP) In this photo provided by the Gallatin County, Mont., Sheriff Search and Rescue, members of the search and rescue team hook up rope hanging from a rescue helicopter to a basket holding Rudy Noorlander after Noorlander was mauled by a grizzly bear that bit off his lower jaw, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The attack happened in the Custer Gallatin National Forest about 55 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Noorlander remained hospitalized, Monday, Sept. 11. His daughter said he's doing well, but is expected to be there through October for surgeries.

(Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue via AP) In this photo provided by the Gallatin County, Mont., Sheriff Search and Rescue, members of the search and rescue team hook up rope hanging from a rescue helicopter to a basket holding Rudy Noorlander after Noorlander was mauled by a grizzly bear that bit off his lower jaw, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The attack happened in the Custer Gallatin National Forest about 55 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Noorlander remained hospitalized, Monday, Sept. 11. His daughter said he's doing well, but is expected to be there through October for surgeries.

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By Amy Beth Hanson | The Associated Press