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Woman fights off bear with spray after being attacked on trail in Alaska

First publishedAug 17, 12:11 UTC
Last updatedAug 17, 14:13 UTC · 16m ago
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A woman was attacked by a brown bear while running on the Wolverine Bowl Trail in Alaska. She used bear spray to fight off the bear. The woman survived the attack.

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A woman was running alone on a trail in Alaska. A brown bear attacked her. She used bear spray to protect herself. The woman is safe now.

Why it matters

This story is important because it shows how a person can defend themselves against a wild animal attack. It also reminds us of the dangers of wildlife in Alaska.

In brief
What happened to the woman?
She was attacked by a brown bear but survived.
What did the woman use to fight off the bear?
She used bear spray.
Where did the attack happen?
On the Wolverine Bowl Trail in Alaska.
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    A woman was attacked by a brown bear in Alaska.

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    CBS NewsReports the attack in a neutral tone.
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