Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

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On August 18, 2026, at 2:40 pm, Kodiak Police received a report that an adult female had been attacked by a bear near Bells Flats. Troopers and EMS responded. A preliminary investigation revealed the female had been walking her dog next to a salmon stream when she encountered a bear with cubs. The bear bit the victim several times on the legs, but the dog’s barking diverted the bear’s attention. The victim was able to crawl away and play dead. Once the sow and cubs left the area, the victim called 911 and walked to the nearest residence. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The dog was uninjured.