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A brown bear attacked and injured an unidentified woman while she was trail running alone in Anchorage, Alaska.

An unidentified woman was injured during a brown bear encounter on the Wolverine Bowl trail in Anchorage, Alaska. The runner was jogging alone near the Prospect Heights trailhead when she was surprised by the bear. She successfully used bear spray to deter the animal and managed to self-rescue back to the trailhead before being transported to a local hospital for treatment. Wildlife biologists visited the site to collect samples and search for the bear, though no bears were located during the search. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game issued a statement advising hikers to stay alert and use bear spray as a deterrent. Officials noted that dense summer foliage can often block sightlines, increasing the risk of surprise encounters. Warning signs have been posted at the trailhead to alert future hikers. The department urged the public to report any aggressive wildlife behavior using their online reporting tool.

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