Mary Hausler
Mary Hausler was mauled by a grizzly bear while walking in the woods near Juneau, Alaska. She was mauled on her leg and her ribs, but was able to walk to safety when the bear left. She was treated at the hospital in Juneau and received stitches.
Fast Facts
- Age when attacked: 53
- Crouched into fetal position when bear attacked
- Is a junior high math and science teacher at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
- Walking with a friend who was deer hunting
- Bear was shot at but it is not known if bear was hit
How to Survive a Bear Attack
Several Web sites, including CBC News and the blog The Art of Manliness, offer information on how to survive a bear attack. According to the sites, the strategies depend on the type of bear and whether or not it regards you as prey. Some suggestions include:
- Make the bear aware of you by speaking and waving your arms
- Do not shout at the bear
- Do not run
- Do not climb a tree
- Play dead
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