Alaska trail runner hospitalized after bear spray deters brown bear on trail
TL;DR
An Anchorage runner was hospitalized after using bear spray to deter a brown bear on the Wolverine Bowl trail; she survived with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover. Wildlife officials advise hikers to carry deterrents, travel in groups, stay alert, avoid surprising bears, and report aggressive wildlife, while noting visibility can be poor in dense vegetation.
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- Brown bear mauls runner on Anchorage trail near Prospect Heights, officials say Anchorage Daily News
- Anchorage runner injured in bear attack near Prospect Heights trailhead Alaska Public Media
- Runner comes face-to-face with brown bear during frightening Alaska trail encounter FOX Weather
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