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Alaska Hiker Escapes Bear Encounter | Texas News
A hiker in Alaska narrowly escaped a bear encounter near Chugach State Park, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The surprise attack happened on a thick, overgrown trail where visibility was low — the bear emerged from the brush, made contact, then retreated. The hiker’s off-leash dog got separated but was safely recovered by another group. Wildlife officials suspect the bear was defending a food source, possibly near a recent moose kill, and windy weather may have startled it. Authorities used a drone to monitor the bear while first responders treated the hiker and got her to the…
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