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snowcreature23 · 10-27-2007, 11:08 PM

From the Anchorage Daily news.on the buttocks Fri Oct 26, 4:00 PM ET

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A volunteer at the Eagle River Nature Center is recovering after being bitten by a brown bear sow. Alaska Department of Fish and Game officials say Sarah Wallmer was bitten on the buttocks on the Crow Pass Trail, about a mile from the nature center.

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The attack happened Thursday as Wallmer was traveling to the Rapids camp yurt. She was running with her dog, about 10 minutes ahead of another volunteer.

Officials say she was making noise on the trail to announce her presence, but the blowing wind probably obscured her voice.

The bear charged her, and she dropped her dog's leash and turned her back to the sow. The bear bit her once.

The bear roared and left, presumably to chase the dog. The dog came back about 10 minutes later with the other volunteer on a four-wheeler.

She was treated at a clinic for four puncture wounds but a release from the state agency says she otherwise "appeared to be in good spirits."

Rangers and biologist say this was a chance encounter with the sow, who also had a cub with her, and no further action was necessary.

The nature center is about 20 miles northeast of Anchorage

catlover79 · 10-27-2007, 11:09 PM

OWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!

Mikado · 10-27-2007, 11:15 PM

those bears are a real pain in the @$$!!!

Ireneparalegal · 10-27-2007, 11:17 PM

What a great show and tell to share at her next dinner party!

catlover79 · 10-27-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

those bears are a real pain in the @$$!!!

Literally!!

MonarC · 10-27-2007, 11:46 PM

You can't help but laugh at this story but im sure she's not laughing. I hope she's ok.

80sTrivia · 10-28-2007, 07:11 AM

Ouch!!! She's very lucky the bear didn't injure her more seriously or even kill her, as they are incredibly protective of their cubs!

Chocoholic · 10-29-2007, 03:03 PM

Ouch! I hope she's OK. She'll have a great story to tell her grandchildren

Corolla · 10-29-2007, 05:49 PM

Ouch!

coffield3 · 10-29-2007, 06:18 PM

Kinky!!

That must of hurt!!

Mikado · 10-29-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by coffield3

Kinky!!

Oh Clare, you crack me up!!

coffield3 · 10-29-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Oh Clare, you crack me up!!

crystals · 10-29-2007, 10:53 PM

Ouch ! that sounds scary. It's lucky she wasn't killed.

10-27-2007, 11:08 PM	#1
snowcreature23 Jason is waiting. Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 16, 2007 Location: Kenai,Alaska. Posts: 758	Bear bites women in the butt From the Anchorage Daily news.on the buttocks Fri Oct 26, 4:00 PM ET ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A volunteer at the Eagle River Nature Center is recovering after being bitten by a brown bear sow. Alaska Department of Fish and Game officials say Sarah Wallmer was bitten on the buttocks on the Crow Pass Trail, about a mile from the nature center. ADVERTISEMENT The attack happened Thursday as Wallmer was traveling to the Rapids camp yurt. She was running with her dog, about 10 minutes ahead of another volunteer. Officials say she was making noise on the trail to announce her presence, but the blowing wind probably obscured her voice. The bear charged her, and she dropped her dog's leash and turned her back to the sow. The bear bit her once. The bear roared and left, presumably to chase the dog. The dog came back about 10 minutes later with the other volunteer on a four-wheeler. She was treated at a clinic for four puncture wounds but a release from the state agency says she otherwise "appeared to be in good spirits." Rangers and biologist say this was a chance encounter with the sow, who also had a cub with her, and no further action was necessary. The nature center is about 20 miles northeast of Anchorage

10-27-2007, 11:09 PM	#2
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10-27-2007, 11:17 PM	#4
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10-28-2007, 07:11 AM	#7
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10-27-2007, 11:15 PM	#3
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	those bears are a real pain in the @$$!!!

10-27-2007, 11:46 PM	#6
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	You can't help but laugh at this story but im sure she's not laughing. I hope she's ok.

10-29-2007, 03:03 PM	#8
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Ouch! I hope she's OK. She'll have a great story to tell her grandchildren

10-29-2007, 05:49 PM	#9
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10-29-2007, 10:53 PM	#13
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	Ouch ! that sounds scary. It's lucky she wasn't killed.
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