Woman Attacked by Brown Bear While Trail Running in Alaska
A woman was attacked by a brown bear while trail running alone on the Wolverine Bowl trail near the Prospect Heights trailhead in Alaska. She was able to escape by using bear spray and was taken to an Anchorage hospital…
Charlotte, NC, August 15, 2026 —
A trail runner was attacked by a brown bear on the Wolverine Bowl trail in Alaska, prompting officials to post warning signs. The incident occurred near the Prospect Heights trailhead.
The woman was running alone when the bear attacked. She reportedly used bear spray to defend herself and escape the encounter. Following the attack, she was transported to an Anchorage hospital for treatment of her injuries. The extent of her injuries was not immediately provided.
In response to the attack, warning signs have been erected at the Prospect Heights trailhead to alert other visitors to the potential presence of bears in the area. Further details regarding the specific circumstances of the attack or the exact location of the encounter along the Wolverine Bowl trail were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Josiah Pike, Jordan Gartner on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
