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Bear Encounter in Alaska’s Overgrown Trails | Tampa News
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A hiker in Alaska had a heart-pounding brush with a brown bear near Chugach State Park—thanks to overgrown trails and low visibility, the surprise encounter left her with non-life-threatening injuries. The bear, possibly defending a nearby moose kill, made brief contact before fleeing. High winds and bad weather added to the chaos, even causing one dog to wander off—though it was safely found later. Authorities monitored the bear via drone while medics treated the hiker and got her to the hospital. This chilling reminder: even familiar trails can hide nature’s unpredictability—stay alert, no matter how often you’ve walked them.
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