The Black Bear that I saw even though it was in a Conservation Center, was also another highlight of my cruisetour, as was the Wilderness Express train, and my stay at the Hotel Alyeska… “This was a black bear, and the employee who was injured saw the bear and the bear made eye contact with him and attacked him. Original Shelby Cobra Attacked by a Bear in Alaska Over Fig Newtons Alaska: Where bears fight snakes over food. A pipeline helicopter spotted the bear return to the area on Sunday morning and notified security. On June 3, 2020 at 10:12 pm, Elmo said: ... You are currently reading "Black bear mauls Alyeska pipeline contract worker out for a run near pump station", entry #24428 on The Captain's Journal. When Dan Bigley said goodbye to the cute girl he had just started dating he didn't realize it would be the last time he ever saw her face. Who should attend: Professionals responsible for first response and/or scene investigation related to severe or fatal wildlife incidents (attacks). Alyeska Pump Station #5 Employee Suffers Serious Bear Attack Friday. I’ve read that some bear attacks happen so fast, even the most avid outdoorsman are caught defenseless against the sudden and explosive attack. And it happened very quickly.”. "My car has a unique story that no other Cobra has in the world." On August 28, a young grizzly mauled a woman hiker in the remote Okokmilaga River drainage of Alaska’s Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve. Black Bear Attack In Prospect Creek Area June2, 2020 June2, 2020 by chrisco2 Alyeska Security notified the Alaska State Troopers of the attack, which occurred near Prospect Creek, 180 miles north of Fairbanks on the Dalton Highway. Copyright 2020 KTUU. Alyeska Pipeline worker, Michael Becwar, went on a run in an area workers frequently use for recreation when he was attacked by the black bear near Prospect Creek at … Aggressive bear bites hiker near Aspen; victim OK. From Aspen Daily News and Steamboat Pilot. Fortunately, the only bears we saw were from a distance, while in the van. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Alyeska is an archaic spelling of the Aleut word Alaska meaning ... By making noise, a bear is warned that there are people around and will usually leave the area. Type: Bear Attack Dispatch Text: On 5/29/2020 at 2053 hours the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report from Alyeska Security that an employee at pump station 5 near Prospect Creek had been attacked by a black bear. Stout said that the Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. has conducted a flyover since the attack and did not see any other bears in the vicinity. June 2, 2020. Continue reading “Alyeska Resort and Hotel Alyeska in Girdwood to be sold to a Canadian hospitality company.” Saturday we experienced a surprise attack of the mechanical variety when, without warning, the subie broke down on … Each pump station also has a medic on hand, which Pesznecker said was crucial in saving Becwar’s life. Black Bear (Image from ADF&G) JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A contract worker for the trans-Alaska pipeline system was mauled by a bear … Alyeska said it will “sell substantially all of its resort assets,” including the 300-room hotel and the popular Girdwood ski area. The Coast Guard was called into action on Saturday when a backcountry skier was mauled by a bear near Haines, AK. A common question people ask hunting guides/outfitters is , " arent you nervous with strangers and guns". I’ve read that some bear attacks happen so fast, even the most avid outdoorsman are caught defenseless against the sudden and explosive attack. Bear spray is a tool of last resort, used when an attack is imminent. Workers shot at the bear once on Saturday but the bear ran away. In 1987, Black bear hunting was eliminated in the Eagle River Valley, in the Anchorage Bowl, and in adjacent portions of Chugach State Park. The bear charged at a security worker, who shot at the bear three times Pesznecker said, finally taking it down. Alyeska is the ski resort of choice – just a 30 minute drive south of Anchorage – the lodge provides luxury accommodations, while the slopes and view are amazing. So much for bear tomfoolery. This is an excellent safe vantage point, unlike the trail where my husband nearly ran into a berry-eating black bear during his morning run (a good reminder that noisy kids are actually a huge asset in bear country, be noisy on the trails so you never surprise a bear). The Black Bear that I saw even though it was in a Conservation Center, was also another highlight of my cruisetour, as was the Wilderness Express train, and my stay at the Hotel Alyeska… My dad worked for Alyeska Pipeline Co. in Alaska back in the 1970’s. A GoFundMe account has been opened for the family of Texan Brad Broach, who has joined the missing in Alaska.. Three weeks ago, the 46-year-married father of three walked away from the Alyeska Resort for a hike along the popular Winner Creek Trail. “A lot of times with bear maulings it’s a situation where a bear is surprised or you get between a bear and cubs,” Alyeska Pipeline Spokesperson Katie Pesznecker said. The 37-year-old woman was sitting on the deck at the lodge with her husband, watching the comet Neowise, when the bear approached. A friend sheepishly admitted to forgetting his Fig Newtons behind the seat. A GoFundMe account has been opened for the family of Texan Brad Broach, who has joined the missing in Alaska.. Three weeks ago, the 46-year-married father of three walked away from the Alyeska Resort for a hike along the popular Winner Creek Trail. He has not been seen since. Who should attend: Professionals responsible for first response and/or scene investigation related to severe or fatal wildlife incidents (attacks). Steven Herrero, a world-recognized bear expert, and another researcher looked at 92 bear attacks in North America over the past five years. As reported on the Aspen Daily News and the Steamboat Pilot an aggressive bear has bitten a woman on the tight while she and her husband were hiking on the Hunter Creek Trail near Lone Pine Road in Aspen at approximately 9.15 AM on Monday morning. The victim was … Workers shot at the bear once on Saturday but the bear ran away. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. ... Bear spray is a tool of last resort, used when an attack is imminent. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game performed a necropsy on the bear, according to the troopers, and believe it was the same bear that attacked Becwar. He says the car's value is "approaching seven figures" but he is philosophical, saying it could have been a lot worse if he had been in the car's thin aluminium body. Bear Attack, Man is trying to run away from attacking Bear: GoPromore information https://www.facebook.com/yevhenvasyltsov Pump station 5 is in a remote area, about 150 miles from Fairbanks, so Becwar was flown to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital where troopers say he is recovering from his injuries. A bear mauled the convertible top of an original Shelby Cobra over Saturday night in search of cookies.. Alaska Bear Attack: Pipeline Worker Mauled, Seriously Injured In Fight Off, Animal Dead. Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category. Fortunately, the only bears we saw were from a distance, while in the van. You might think it overkill until you've met a few folks that have been brutalized after startling a sow with a cub, but in Alaska it's no joke. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. You can start thinking about your trip, by reading the articles on the Planning your Ski Trip tab. Guides to the best locations around the state to view wildlife. A black bear mauled a contract worker for the trans-Alaska pipeline last week near a pump station in the area of Prospect Creek, officials said Tuesday. After an interview I did for Shoulders of Giants with bear mauling survivor, Gene Moe (at 69 years old, he took down an attacking Kodiak brown bear with a 4" buck knife and lived to tell the tale) - I took the possibility of the unexpected happening a lot more seriously.