Two bear attacks reported recently in Anchorage area, officials warn hikers

Authorities are warning residents after two bear attacks were reported in the Anchorage area within the past week.

The latest incident occurred Saturday in Eagle River, where a man was attacked while walking his dog on the Barbara Falls Trail.

The man told police a brown bear and her cub emerged from the woods. Thanks to his dog distracting the bears, he was able to use bear spray in time…

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