Woman fights off bear with spray after being attacked on trail in Alaska
Summary
A woman was attacked by a brown bear while running on a trail in Anchorage, Alaska. She used bear spray to stop the bear and got help, then was taken to a hospital for treatment.Key Facts
- The attack happened near the Prospect Heights trailhead on the Wolverine Bowl Trail.
- The woman was alone when the bear attacked her.
- She used bear spray to scare the bear away and escaped to safety.
- Officials put warning signs at the trailhead after the attack.
- Alaska has many bears, with about one bear per square mile in southern parts.
- Officials advise hikers to carry bear spray and stay on open trails with good visibility.
- Several bear attacks have occurred recently in Alaska, including one involving soldiers.
- Most bear attacks in Alaska (about 96%) are caused by brown bears.
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