A Chilkoot Trail hiker reported being attacked by a brown bear Monday evening. That’s according to a National Park Service release with few details. It said the solo hiker was able to escape to the Canyon City ranger cabin and call for help at 2 a.m. Tuesday.
National Park Service rangers and Skagway firefighters located the hiker at 9 a.m. The injured hiker was flown by helicopter to Dahl Memorial Clinic in Skagway and treated for a bite on the lower leg.
It’s the second reported bear attack in Upper Lynn Canal this year.
