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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Alaska runner fights off brown bear with spray after attack on popular Anchorage trail

A woman running alone on a popular Anchorage trail fought off a brown bear with bear spray and walked herself out to safety, the latest in a string of bear attacks across Alaska this summer. The unidentified runner was on the Wolverine Bowl Trail near the Prospect Heights trailhead when a brown bear attacked her […] The post Alaska runner fights off brown bear with spray after attack on popular Anchorage trail appeared first on American Almanac .

A woman running alone on a popular Anchorage trail fought off a brown bear with bear spray and walked herself out to safety, the latest in a string of bear attacks across Alaska this summer. The unidentified runner was on the Wolverine Bowl Trail near the Prospect Heights trailhead when a brown bear attacked her Thursday. She deployed bear spray during the encounter, drove the animal back, and made it to the trailhead on her own before being transported to a hospital for treatment. Officials have not disclosed the extent of her injuries. Alaska's Fish and Wildlife Department said biologists interviewed the woman and went to the attack site to look for signs of bear activity. They collected samples but found no bears at the scene. Officials…Open

What guidance does the Alaska Fish and Wildlife Department provide for hikers encountering a stationary bear?
The department tells hikers to move away slowly while keeping their eyes on the stationary bear and to use a deterrent when the bear is within range if it continues to approach.
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What is the estimated density of bears in southern Alaska according to wildlife officials?
Wildlife officials estimate the density in southern areas may reach one bear per square mile.
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Describe the bear attack involving a resident of Kenai on the Kenai Peninsula.
In July, a brown bear that had climbed over a fence into a resident's front yard mauled her; the bear had brought two cubs along with it.
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How many bear attacks have been reported near Anchorage in a matter of months?
There have been four bear attacks in or near the state's most populated region in roughly four months.
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What specific advice did the agency give hikers regarding the preparation of their bear spray?
The agency urged hikers to rehearse using their bear spray before heading out, specifically recommending that they remove the safety and ensure any additional shipping zip-ties are cut away.
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Where and when did the brown bear attack on the runner occur in Anchorage, Alaska?
The attack occurred on a Thursday on the Wolverine Bowl Trail near the Prospect Heights trailhead.
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