UPDATE
Kenai Woman Remains Critical After Bear Attack;
Family Shares Updates on Recovery
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| Help Ariean Fabrizio Colton Recover After Bear Attack |
A Kenai woman was critically injured by a bear while jogging outside her home early in the morning, with her family now speaking out about the ordeal and her recovery.
Ariean Fabrizio Colton, aged 36, was attacked near her driveway, dragged roughly 100 yards, and later airlifted to an Anchorage hospital, where she remains hospitalized and requires extensive surgeries according to recent sources.
Incident Details
The attack occurred around 5:45 a.m. near Chinook Drive in Kenai, Alaska.
A neighbor discovered Colton following the attack and called authorities.
Law enforcement and wildlife officials thoroughly searched the area by foot and drone but have not located the bear.
Evidence suggests that the bear may have been a brown bear, according to Alaska Wildlife Troopers.
Community & Family Response
Colton's family has spoken out, expressing deep gratitude for the community support and stating she faces a lengthy recovery and multiple surgeries. They request privacy during this time.
Residents of Kenai have been urged to remain vigilant, supervise children and pets, and secure trash and pet food to prevent further wildlife encounters.
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