A 32-year-old hunter in Alaska was hospitalized after being mauled by a brown bear and shot during a hunting trip on the Kenai Peninsula. The attack occurred in a remote area off the Resurrection Pass trail. The hunter and his companion opened fire on the bear, resulting in the hunter being shot in the leg. It was unclear who fired the shot that struck him. The bear was killed in the incident.
The injured hunter was flown by helicopter to an Anchorage hospital, where he was being treated for serious injuries sustained in both the mauling and the shooting. Authorities did not release the hunter’s identity.
The circumstances leading to the bear attack were unknown, and the Alaska State Troopers were investigating the incident. Bear attacks are not uncommon in Alaska, especially during hunting season when hunters come into close contact with wildlife in remote areas. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers inherent in hunting in the wilderness and the importance of taking precautions to avoid conflicts with wildlife.
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