There have been previous grizzly bear attacks in the forests of southwestern Montana, but investigators found no evidence of any bears at Kjersem's campsite. They're now investigating 35-year-old Kjersem's death as a homicide, after an autopsy revealed he was killed by multiple chop wounds inflicted by an unknown weapon.

Dustin Kjersem’s body was discovered by a friend at a remote Montana campsite. The 35-year-old’s injuries were so severe that it looked like a bear attack.

Dustin Kjersem, 35, was found dead in his tent with “chop wounds” on Saturday, the authorities said. No arrests have been made.

A Montana camper believed to be mauled by a bear turned out to be a victim of a brutal homicide, authorities said Wednesday. Dustin Kjersem, 35, of Belgrade, about an hour-and-half drive southeast of Helena,

Dustin Kjersem’s battered body was discovered October 12 in a tent near Big Sky, Montana. A 911 caller said it looked like a bear attack. But police now suspect Kjersem was murdered.