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Bear Mauls Teen During 24-Hour Bike Race

TinyExplosions · 2008-07-01 12:36:57

A 14-year-old girl riding in a mountain bike race was attacked in the dark of night by a bear Sunday and severely injured, but she was able to make a brief 911 call that eventually resulted in her rescue. The girl suffered head, neck, torso and leg wounds. She underwent surgery and was in critical condition Sunday…

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01-07-2008 1:36pm

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TinyExplosions

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A 14-year-old girl riding in a mountain bike race was attacked in the dark of night by a bear Sunday and severely injured, but she was able to make a brief 911 call that eventually resulted in her rescue.

The girl suffered head, neck, torso and leg wounds. She underwent surgery and was in critical condition Sunday afternoon at Providence Alaska Medical Center, police said.

"The local bear expert said it's probably a sow grizzly," said Cleo Hill, a spokeswoman for the Anchorage Fire Department. "One has been sighted in the area recently."

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#2 01-07-2008 1:43pm
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Wow... lucky to be alive.!

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#3 01-07-2008 3:04pm
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One of the few occasions where carrying a firearm might have been a good idea.

Poor girl, hope she makes a full recovery.

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