In Alaska, a bear attacked a tourist because his dog chased her cubs
In Alaska, a tourist was bitten by a female bear after his dog chased her and her two cubs. Writes about it New York Post.
According to Alaska Wildlife Troopers, the man and his 13-month-old border collie were walking along the Kenai River trail on the evening of June 27 when they encountered brown bears.
The dog ran after the animals, which caused the bear to rush at the tourist.
The mother bear bit the man's hand. Fleeing from the animal, he jumped into the river, but the bear followed him into the water and began to bite him on the shoulder.
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The bear eventually retreated and the traveler was able to return to his car and call for help.
Officers said he was taken to hospital for minor injuries.
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge closed after the incident for further investigation.
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The authorities said that after a while the dog was found and returned to the owner, while the bear is at large.
At the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in early June, two tourists were also attacked by a bear.
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