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Dog Attacks 2-year-old Girl at Big Lake Kennel
The Associated PressA 2-year-old girl visiting a Big Lake dog kennel was attacked by a dog and seriously injured. Alaska State Troopers say Elin Shuck suffered wounds Friday to her neck and jugular vein. She was flown to Providence Alaska Medical Center and... -
Troopers Respond to Bear Mauling in Kasilof
Channel 2 NewsAlaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers responded to a report of a bear mauling at the Kasilof River Beach access off Kalifornsky Beach Road around 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28. According to an AST dispatch report, investigation revealed that "a... -
Dogs Attacked with Arrows, Haines Police Say
The Associated PressPolice in a small Southeast Alaska town are investigating arrow attacks that killed one dog and wounded another in a neighborhood where three other dogs went missing last fall. Haines police initially offered a $500 reward for information leading to... -
Pit Bull Lovers Spread Positive Message Following Attack
Channel 2 NewsAnchorage Police said they had to protect themselves by shooting a pit bull after the owner released the dog to attack officers serving a warrant. “The dog may have been a perfectly nice dog under most circumstances," said Lt. Dave Parker with...Tags: Shootings
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Bear Attacks Two Men Along Kenai River
Channel 2 NewsTwo men were attacked by a bear Saturday along the Kenai River, according to Alaska Fish & Game. One of the victims suffered severe injuries and is recovering in an Anchorage hospital. According to Jeff Selinger, the Kenai area wildlife biologist, the...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Wildlife
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Officials Kill Bear Possibly Involved in Fatal Mauling Near Sitka
Officials have shot and killed one of three bears possibly responsible for killing a Sitka man on Chichagof Island. The Daily Sitka Sentinel reports police believe it was one of two cubs seen with a sow near the remains of 54-year-old Thomas Puerta. A...
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Bear Mauling Victim Found on Chichagof Island
Authorities in Sitka say a 54-year-old local man is missing and likely was mauled by one or more brown bears on a nearby southeast Alaska island. Sitka Police Department Lt. Barry Allen says human remains tentatively identified as those of Tomas...
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California Man Killed in Bear Attack at Denali Park
Channel 2 NewsDenali National Park and Preserve officials confirm that a solo backpacker was killed by a grizzly bear along the Toklat River Friday afternoon, making the death the first known bear mauling fatality within the park. On Saturday, park officials...Tags: National Parks, Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Travel
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Woman Survives Bear Attack in Paxson
A Seattle college student, who works as a geological engineer, escaped death at the hands of a Grizzly bear over the weekend. 20-year-old Julia Stafford and a colleague were taking soil samples in a ravine near Paxson, near the Richardson Highway. ...
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Man Mauled by Bear in Eagle River
A man was mauled by a bear in Eagle River Sunday afternoon, on a trail off of Mariah Drive. He was hiking with his dog on private property near a power line when he encountered four brown bears, including a mother bear and her three cubs. According to...
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Bear Attacks Eagle River Man on Morning Hike
Channel 2 NewsAn Eagle River man was attacked by a bear Sunday morning, about 7:40, on the Bird Creek trail about three miles from the trailhead. Alaska State Troopers say 30-year-old Ben Radakovich was hiking by himself, in the morning, when he came across a... -
Troopers Release 911 Call from Bear Mauling Victim
Channel 2 NewsA bear mauling victim is at home recovering after being attacked by a brown bear early Sunday morning. Ben Radakovich says he was walking on Penguin Creek Trail, off Bird Creek Trail, when the attack happened. Bird Creek Trail is about near Mile 101 of...
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