A backcountry hiker was injured after an encounter with a bear in Glacier National Park in Montana on Wednesday.

National Park Service officials said a 34-year-old woman was "injured by a brown colored bear" at approximately 3:15 p.m. near Lake Janet when the animal charged out of the brush toward her. The bear had two cubs with it.

The woman dove off the trail while covering her head, and the animal swiped at her, injuring her shoulder and arm, according to park officials. Her hiking partner used bear spray, and the bear ran away from the area.

Officials said the entire incident lasted fewer than 30 seconds.

The hikers continued toward the Lake Janet Wilderness Campground, where they found other hikers with an InReach device, which they used to send an SOS to park dispatch.

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