Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Woman Attacked by Bear on Alaska Hiking Trail; Search Ongoing
A woman was hiking on a popular trail in Alaska when a brown bear attacked her.
She called for help and told officials where she was, but she couldn't walk.
A helicopter came to rescue her and take her to the hospital.
The bear ran away after the attack.
Now, officials are trying to find the bear.
People are being told to be careful when hiking, carry bear spray, and know what to do if they encounter a bear.
A woman was attacked by a brown bear while hiking on the Basher Trail in Alaska's Chugach Mountains.
The woman called 911 around 3 p.m. after the attack, reporting she couldn't walk.
Alaska State Troopers used a helicopter to evacuate the injured woman to a hospital.
The bear ran off after the attack, and officials are searching for it.
Authorities advise hikers to be prepared and carry bear spray.
- Who
- A female hiker and a brown bear.
- What
- A woman was attacked by a brown bear while hiking.
- When
- Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
- Where
- Basher Trail in the Chugach Mountains, Alaska.
- Why
- Not stated in the article.
- Location
- Basher Trail, Alaska
- Injuries
- Non-life-threatening
- Agency Involved
- Alaska State Troopers, Anchorage Police, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Anchorage Fire Department
- Animal
- Brown bear
- Trail Status
- Blocked off