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Kenai Jogger Seriously Injured in Bear Attack as Search Continues

Searches have not found the suspected brown bear, prompting continued patrols with safety warnings.

Overview

  • The 36-year-old left her Kenai home around 5:45 a.m. on Aug. 26 and was attacked near her driveway roughly 50 yards from her door, officials said.
  • Alaska Wildlife Trooper David Lorring said the animal dragged her about 100 yards down the road before a neighbor discovered her.
  • She was airlifted to an Anchorage-area hospital with serious injuries, and authorities have not released updates on her condition.
  • Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Kenai police and Fish and Game searched on foot and with a drone but did not locate the bear; evidence at the scene suggested a brown bear.
  • Residents were urged to stay vigilant, supervise children and pets, and secure attractants as seasonal bear activity remains high on the Kenai Peninsula.