Lawmaker Saves Fellow Rep From Bear | Anchorage News

In a wild Alaska Capitol showdown, Rep. Julie Coulombe was stalked by a black bear late at night—until Rep. Garret Nelson charged in, phone in hand, bluffing the beast away. He later joked it was “safari night” and called himself her hero, though he warned others not to copy his risky move. While bear encounters are common in Juneau, officials say the best bet is to stay calm and give them space—unless you’re a lawmaker with a phone and a sense of adventure. 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/be896863b19c1436