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Fox News
an hour ago
- Fox News
Alaska hiker mauled by bear rescued with help of advanced drone technology on remote trail
A hiker in Alaska was rescued with the assistance of a drone after being mauled by a bear. Anchorage Police Department spokesman Christopher Barraza said the female hiker was attacked on Tuesday by a brown bear while on the Basher Trail in Anchorage, Alaska, according to the Anchorage Daily News. Barraza said the woman suffered "non-life threatening" injuries. He said that the hiker told emergency responders that the bear eventually ran away. The woman called emergency officials herself and remained conscious to help rescuers locate her, Barraza said, adding that a drone was used to locate her. "She's not able to walk, and they were having trouble locating her," Barraza said. "She called us, she was on the phone with us the entire time." The Anchorage Fire Department, Alaska Department of Public Safety, Alaska Wildlife Troopers as well as nearby Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson assisted in the rescue of the woman. Barraza said this incident shows how important it is for hikers to be prepared. "Be prepared, bring your bear spray. Be on the lookout. Bears are everywhere," he siad.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Anchorage hiker mauled by bear located via drone, rescued
A hiker was hospitalized late Tuesday after being mauled by a brown bear on a popular trail network above Anchorage, Alaska. The Anchorage Daily News reported that the unidentified female victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was able to call for help after the attack in the Basher Trail area in the Chugach Mountains. The Anchorage Police Department led the rescue effort with the help of other agencies. The Anchorage Fire Department, which stated via social media that the bear ran off after the attack, informed followers: 'Hikers should avoid all the trails around the Stuckagain Heights area for the time being. If you do not have to drive in the neighborhood, please don't. Many first responders are participating in this mission.' Shortly afterward, an Anchorage Police Department spokesman told the Daily News: 'We just found the person. And they are being evacuated to the hospital right now.' The victim, who was in contact with emergency crews during the search, was located via drone. The police spokesman is quoted: 'She's not able to walk, and they were having trouble locating her. She called us, she was on the phone with us the entire time.' Alaska Wildlife Troopers and other agencies also were involved in the rescue. Authorities planned to search for the bear after the rescue was complete. Bear attacks in the Basher Trail area are rare because of all the human activity. But it is bear country and hikers should always be prepared for possible encounters. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Anchorage hiker mauled by brown bear on popular trail; warnings issued
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment helpless hiker is viciously trampled by raging herd of cows after 'taunting one with walking stick' on Chinese hillside
This is the shocking moment a hiker was trampled by a herd of cows after allegedly poking one with a walking stick. The dramatic incident unfolded on a hillside in Xinzhou, China, on July 16. Footage shows the lone cow charging the man before the rest joined in, leaving him with bruises and minor rib fractures. Click above to watch the shocking moment.
CBC
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Missing hiker knocks on the door of search-and-rescue office
A good news story about a hike gone terribly wrong but that had a happy ending. It involves a hiker who took an unorthodox route to a spectacular falls. And a search-and-rescue team was surprised by the man knocking on its door. Claire Palmer has the story of survival and ingenuity on Vancouver Island.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- BBC News
Friends of missing Hull hiker Matthew Hall retrace steps in Italy
Friends of a hiker from Hull missing in northern Italy have started to retrace his steps in an effort to find him. Matthew Hall, who was staying at the B&B Ploncher hotel in Chiavenna, Lombardy, has been missing since 9 of his friends, including some who have known him since school and colleagues from East Yorkshire broadband firm Quickline, have flown out to join the said three helicopters, multiple mountain rescue teams, police and a specialist drone have been working around the clock to try and find Mr Hall, 33, who is described as a "very competent" walker. On Wednesday morning, Mr Hall's friend, Benjamin Lee, said the group was planning a trek "to get some visibility of the terrain".Mr Lee said Italian officials had informed them that, in addition to police and their resources, rescue teams totalling about 30 people were out looking for their friend."It's 24 hours, we're getting updates in the middle of the night from the teams," said Mr Blowman, another friend, described Mr Hall as a "very competent" solo hiker, who "knows what he's doing".He added: "We've been having daily briefs with the search and rescue guys and they've been showing us where they've been."They're covering every square metre."Both men said the local community have been "unbelievable". On Monday, Mr Hall's mother, Sara Foster, said: "I'm very wobbly at the moment, obviously, but I'm really trying to stay positive."In a last text sent to friend Jacob White at 13:37 BST on the day he went missing, Mr Hall had told him he thought he had taken "a wrong turn" on a trail and was "having a rest".Mr White said Mr Hall "sounded relaxed" in the text, with the latter asking him about his own holiday in added that his friend "sounded as if any danger he might have seen was over".In a statement, Quickline described Mr Hall, who has worked as an engineer for the company since January 2023, as a "well-liked colleague". It added that it hoping for "a safe and positive outcome".A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man missing in Italy and are in contact with the local authorities." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
