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Backcountry Skier Airlifted Out of Alaskan Backcountry After Being Mauled by Bear

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The Alaska Coast Guard hoisted a skier from the backcountry near Haines on Saturday after he was mauled by a bear. A helicopter crew from Air Station Sitka hoisted the man who suffered injuries to his head and hands after being attacked on a mountain during a backcountry skiing outing. He was flown to Juneau and placed in the care […]

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SnowBrains | February 8, 2021
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