Young Hiker in Girdwood Dead from Bear Mauling

Young Hiker in Girdwood Dead from Bear Mauling

Alaska State Troopers say the investigation into a bear mauling that led to the death of a juvenile near Girdwood is continuing. AST received the report of the bear mauling that occurred on the Bird Ridge Trail at 1:19 pm on Sunday and Alaska State Troopers, a U.S. Forest Service Agent, Alaska State Park Ranger, Anchorage […]

Hoonah Man Mauled on Chichagof Island while Deer Hunting

Hoonah Man Mauled on Chichagof Island while Deer Hunting

A Brown Bear mauling was reported on Chichagof Island near Neka Bay on early Saturday afternoon, the trooper dispatch reported. The Hoonah Police Department was told that the mauling occurred at approximately 12:30 pm on Saturday as 36-year-old Anthony Lindoff of Juneau, and 30-year-old Josh Dybdahl of Hoonah were approaching a brushy area to begin calling […]

Names of Two Guides involved in Chichagof Island Bear Maulings Released

Names of Two Guides involved in Chichagof Island Bear Maulings Released

The identities of the two tour guides with UnCruise Adventures, who were mauled by a Brown Bear sow while guiding 22 tourists from the cruise ship Wilderness Explorer have been released by authorities on Monday. Alaska State Troopers identified the two tour guides as 41-year-old Anna Powers of Hawaii and 26-year-old Michael Justa of Juneau. […]