Father Survives Bear Attack on Alaskan Hunting Trip
A father survived a bear attack during a hunting trip approximately 100 miles outside of Deadhorse, Alaska, sustaining a bite to the face from the animal.
Portland, OR, September 2, 2026 — A hunter has survived a bear attack that resulted in a facial bite while on a trip approximately 100 miles outside of Deadhorse, Alaska. The incident occurred during a hunting expedition.
Details surrounding the specific date of the encounter and the identity of the father were not immediately available. The severity of the facial injury and the subsequent medical treatment also remain undisclosed at this time.
Information regarding the species of the bear involved, the circumstances leading to the attack, or how the individual managed to survive the encounter has not been provided.
The location, roughly 100 miles from Deadhorse, places the incident in a remote area of Alaska known for its wildlife, including bears.
Further details regarding the hunting trip, including whether other individuals were present or the nature of the hunt, have not been released.
Story summarized from the original created by Georgina Fernandez, Gray News staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
