Bear Walks Into Alaska Mall | Anchorage News

A black bear casually strolled into a shopping mall at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska—checking out the barber shop, leaving a surprise, and grabbing a peach at the commissary. Officials say the bear wandered in accidentally through automatic doors and was safely guided out by conservation officers. While bear sightings have dropped thanks to upgraded bear-resistant dumpsters, seven bears have been euthanized for safety. Wildlife teams urge everyone to report any bears acting too comfortable around human areas—call 552-7070. It’s a reminder that coexisting with wildlife requires vigilance, even when it’s just a snack and a stroll. 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/d128c58a7733ac7b