6.29.2008

Alaskan Bicycle Racer Mauled By Bear

Sad sad sad news. linkOne of the great things about Alaska is how it can humble you. One of the terrible things about Alaska is how it can humble you.

Update: The first person on the scene was Pete Basinger, a well known Alaskan bike racer and friend of Jill Homer's. He stayed with the girl while they waited for medics, despite the danger of the bear returning.

1 comment:

Erica said...

Just about every bear story I read bolsters my healthy respect for them, including this one.