Human injury from bear attacks in Alaska, 1900-1985
Middaugh JP. 1987. Human injury from bear attacks in Alaska, 1900-1985. Alaska Medicine. 29(4):121-126
During 1900-85, 105 people were documented to have been injured, 20 fatally, by bears in Alaska. Although hunters accounted for 49% of those injured during 1900-79, campers (31%) and hikers (35%) accounted for the majority of those injured 1980-85. The number of persons injured has increased in recent years. Attacks appeared to be associated with risk factors previously described, and current recommendations to avoid or reduce injuries were substantiated by this study. Increased public education and research efforts are warranted to ensure safe coexistence of humans and bears in Alaska.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Middaugh, John
- Units
- DENA , KEFJ
- Keywords
- bear attacks, Bears, Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Human Impact