Bicyclist confronts 500-pound bear and survives, Alaska officials say

A bicyclist confronted a 500-pound bear, telling authorities he yelled and kicked at it after the bear charged toward him along an Alaska riverbed, officials said.

The incident occurred Tuesday about 9:30 a.m. in Cantwell, near where the Jack River meets the Nenana River,The male victim, who was not identified, told investigators he was riding a bicycle along the riverbed when he saw the brown bear about 15 yards away and coming toward him, officials said. He then jumped off his bike and began yelling at the bear. As it approached closer, the victim fell to the ground and covered his head, officials said. He told authorities he believed he kicked at the bear.After the bear bit him, it retreated into vegetation, the victim told investigators, adding he was able to walk to a nearby highway and call a friend for help. He received treatment for puncture wounds and a laceration, officials said.

He believed the bear was alone prior to the mauling and saw bear tracks in the snow, officials said. The victim was carrying a firearm, but did not fire it, authorities said.

Actual footage of the altercation.

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