Bear Encounter in Rainy Anchorage | Anchorage News

A hiker and her friend had a close call with a brown bear in South Anchorage—thanks to heavy rain and wind, the bear didn’t hear them coming, and the encounter turned chaotic. Drone footage captured the bear charging through dense brush, and officials are now warning hikers near Chugach State Park about recent bear activity, including a home attack and a biker injury. Experts remind everyone: hike in groups, make noise, carry bear spray, and keep dogs leashed. If you see a bear, report it fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa9079ebef1ebf51