Girl's panic phone call as grizzly bear attacked
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/articl [2008-7-1]
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"The local bear expert said it's probably a sow grizzly," said CleoHill, a spokeswoman for the Anchorage Fire Department. "One hasbeen sighted in the area recently."
The attack happened on a trail in a 24-hour race put on by theArctic Bicycle Club in Bicentennial Park, an area bordering on anational park roamed by grizzly and black bears, moose, wolves andwolverines.
About 60 riders were entered in the race, which followed a circularroute along groomed trails used by hikers, bikers and skiers. Therace began at noon Saturday and was to conclude at noon yesterdaybut was canceled after the attack.
The animal attacked the girl around 1.30am, during the darkest partof the morning. "It's not light enough to read, but it's lightenough to see your way," Ms Hill said of the conditions one weekafter the summer solstice.
Riders could see rocks, trees and the trail but may have been usingheadlamps or a bike headlight, she added.
Paul Honeman, a police spokesman, said the family requested that nomore information be issued on the girl's condition. "Their daughteris in a battle for her life," he said.
"The local bear expert said it's probably a sow grizzly," said CleoHill, a spokeswoman for the Anchorage Fire Department. "One hasbeen sighted in the area recently."
The attack happened on a trail in a 24-hour race put on by theArctic Bicycle Club in Bicentennial Park, an area bordering on anational park roamed by grizzly and black bears, moose, wolves andwolverines.
About 60 riders were entered in the race, which followed a circularroute along groomed trails used by hikers, bikers and skiers. Therace began at noon Saturday and was to conclude at noon yesterdaybut was canceled after the attack.
The animal attacked the girl around 1.30am, during the darkest partof the morning. "It's not light enough to read, but it's lightenough to see your way," Ms Hill said of the conditions one weekafter the summer solstice.
Riders could see rocks, trees and the trail but may have been usingheadlamps or a bike headlight, she added.
Paul Honeman, a police spokesman, said the family requested that nomore information be issued on the girl's condition. "Their daughteris in a battle for her life," he said.
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