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Anan Creek Wildlife Observatory
Coverage of Anan Creek Wildlife Observatory in the Nexus archive.
- Terrified hikers face nightmare survival scenario after heart-pounding grizzly bear encounter
Three hikers in southeast Alaska encountered a grizzly bear named 'Scuba Sue' while salmon fishing at Anan Creek Wildlife Observatory. They used park ranger safety protocols to remain calm, spoke to the bear, and slowly backed away to avoid confrontation. A delayed salmon run has left local bears hungrier, increasing the risk of such encounters.