Bear Attack Alaska Teenagers

Teenagers escape bear attack!

When 17 year old Samuel Gottsegen traveled to Alaska to be part of an outdoor training program, he probably never dreamed that his survival training would be put to a test. But that's exactly what happened.

While hiking with a small group about 120 miles north of Anchorage, Gottsegen came face to face with a grizzly bear. The group tried to run away, but the bear caught up to Gottsegen, bit into his head, and pierced his lung. In an interview, the teen explained that he and another student received the worst of the attack. He also mentioned that he had anti-bear spray, sort of like mace for bears, but there was no time to pull it out. The bear was just too fast.

Video Credit: ABC News

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