Woman attacked by bear while hiking with friend and dogs in Alaska
Summary
A woman was attacked and hurt by a brown bear while hiking with a friend and three dogs on a trail in southern Alaska. Rescue teams found her using drones and took her to a hospital; her injuries are not life-threatening. Officials said that bear attacks are rare but do happen in Alaska.Key Facts
- The attack happened around 5:30 p.m. on a Saturday in Bear Valley, southern Alaska.
- The woman was hiking on a narrow, overgrown trail with limited visibility.
- Bad weather and high winds may have surprised the bear despite hikers making noise.
- Police used drones to help find the bear and safely rescue the woman.
- One dog was initially thought to be killed but was later found safe.
- Brown bears are common in Alaska, with about one bear per square mile in southern areas.
- Between 2000 and 2017, 68 people were hospitalized and 10 died from bear attacks in Alaska.
- A recent similar attack occurred earlier in the month in Kenai, Alaska, involving a brown bear and a local resident.
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