Alaskan woman fends off 350kg bear with jiu-jitsu
A woman in Alaska survived a bear attack by using techniques reminiscent of jiu-jitsu, resulting in only minor injuries. The incident occurred near Bell's Flats while she was walking with her dog near a salmon stream.
Consensus
- The incident occurred near Bell's Flats, Alaska.
- The woman was walking with her dog near a stream where salmon live.
- A female bear attacked her.
- The woman used techniques resembling jiu-jitsu to defend herself.
- Her dog distracted the bear during the encounter.
- She struck the bear with her foot to the face.
- The attack stopped after the strike.
- She sustained only bruises and superficial scratches.
- The bear's behavior was interpreted as a defensive reaction, possibly due to cubs nearby.
- The woman did not blame the bear for the incident.
Points of divergence
- The woman's dog was named Vesper. — m24
- The location is approximately 16 kilometers from the city of Kodiak. — m24
- A separate incident involving a fisherman and a bear with a cub occurred in Magadan Oblast, Russia, which is unrelated to the main event. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Alaska resident defended herself from a female bear using jiu-jitsu techniques — Вести
- Alaska resident defended herself against an enraged bear using jiu-jitsu — Москва 24