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Woman attacked by brown bear on popular hiking trail. See how she was able to escape
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Josiah Pike, Jordan Gartner , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman's use of a defensive measure helped her escape the animal.
A bear attack occurred in Alaska, resulting in a woman being hospitalized. She had been running on a trail when the incident happened. The woman's use of a defensive measure helped her escape the animal.
Medical treatment was provided at a hospital in Anchorage. Following the attack, officials took steps to alert others in the area. Further information about the incident is available from Alaska authorities and news sources, including details about the location and the woman's condition.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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