ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- An Alaska grizzly bear wounded by a Rhode Island hunter survived more than 90 minutes before attacking the man and slashing his head.
Alaska State Troopers say John Matson sustained injuries Monday to his head and body. The wounds were not considered life-threatening.
Troopers tell the Anchorage Daily News that Matson was hunting with another hunter and an assistant guide.
Matson shot a bear feeding on berries. The bear rolled into brush but popped out and ran.
The hunters waited about 90 minutes before going into thick cover after the bear.
Troopers say the assistant guide heard Matson scream as the bear attacked. The other men fired shots and the bear ran off.
The men walked about a mile to their camp. Matson was flown Tuesday to Anchorage.