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South Dakota Festival Will Celebrate Story Of Hugh Glass

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LEMMON, S.D. (AP) — A small town near the border of North and South Dakota is hosting a celebration this summer to commemorate the story of frontiersman Hugh Glass, whose story of betrayal and survival will get renewed interest with an upcoming film starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Organizers in the town of Lemmon, South Dakota, are launching the first annual Hugh Glass Rendezvous in August in advance of “The Revenant,” which will be released in December.

The film will detail the story of Glass, who was mauled by a grizzly in 1823 near what is now the Shadehill Reservoir. Glass was left for dead by his fellow travelers but survived and sought seek revenge.

The Bismarck Tribune reports ( ) well-known artist John Lopez will unveil a new metal sculpture depicting the attack at the festival.

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