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Klaire Rhodes, an athlete, was attacked and injured by a brown bear while running on the Wolverine Bowl trail in Chugach state park. She used bear spray to defend herself during the encounter, which she described as 'a nightmare come to life'.

A 74-year-old East Bay woman was arrested after allegedly using bear spray during an argument in a Trader Joe's parking lot. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.

An elderly woman was arrested after using bear spray during an argument at a Lafayette grocery store, exposing eight people. The incident occurred in the parking lot on the 3600 block of Mt. Diablo Boulevard, prompting a police response.

Black bears are increasingly breaking into homes around Lake Tahoe, with South Lake Tahoe police reporting 174 bear-related calls this year compared to 97 last year. Residents, including Margaret Deanesly Ziegler who spent $7,500 on bear-proofing measures, are installing electric mats, reinforced doors, and steel doors to deter wildlife. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises using bear-proof containers and electric fencing to reduce conflicts.

A father in the Lake Tahoe area used bear spray to stop a charging bear after his daughters encountered the animal near the family's vacation home. The bear spray successfully prevented the bear from approaching further.

Human remains found on Grand Mesa were consumed by a bear and scattered by wildlife, prompting an investigation by Mesa County authorities. The cause of death remains undetermined, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife provided guidelines for preventing bear conflicts.

A surge in bear attacks in Japan has led to increased use of bear spray, but an accidental discharge at a Nagoya post office injured five people. Vietnamese national Huynh Nhat Duy, 22, was arrested for obstruction of business following the incident.

A woman released bear spray during a quarrel at the Double Tree by Hilton New York Downtown in Manhattan's Financial District, injuring eight people. The woman fled the scene and has not been apprehended.

An unidentified suspect discharged bear spray inside a room at the DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown hotel, injuring eight people during a fight between NYC Pride revelers over travel gear. The incident occurred just after 8 a.m. on Stone Street near Whitehall Street.

A guest used bear spray during a fight at a Manhattan hotel, leading to its evacuation and eight people being exposed. The incident occurred at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Stone Street around 8:15 a.m., according to authorities.

A bear spray incident at a Manhattan hotel caused a full evacuation, injuring eight people, according to officials. The dispute in a guest room at the Financial District DoubleTree hotel led to the emergency response by the fire brigade.

A woman released bear spray in her room at the DoubleTree Hilton hotel in Lower Manhattan, causing seven guests to experience chemical irritant reactions. Two individuals were hospitalized, and the building was evacuated due to a dispute. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

The DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown on Stone Street in Lower Manhattan was evacuated after bear spray was released on the 20th floor.

A Missouri man caused multiple altercations at a wedding venue, including assaulting a photographer and his mother, before being sprayed with bear spray by a family member. Deputies arrested him for assault and resisting arrest, and the wedding proceeded as planned despite the incident.

A Missouri man was arrested after a disturbance at a wedding venue where he engaged in multiple altercations, including assaulting a photographer and his mother. A family member used bear spray to subdue him before deputies arrived, and Reeders was later charged with assault and resisting arrest.

A Missouri man was arrested after multiple altercations at a wedding venue, where a family member used bear spray to stop his combative behavior. The suspect assaulted several people, including a photographer and his mother, before deputies arrived and arrested him on charges of assault and resisting arrest.

A Missouri man was arrested after becoming combative at a wedding venue, assaulting multiple people including a photographer and his mother. A family member used bear spray to restrain him before deputies arrived, and he was later charged with assault and resisting arrest.

A bear emergency response drill was conducted in Yaita, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, on June 17, 2026. Participants, including hunters and a police officer, practiced using bear spray, simulating shots, and handling a bear intrusion scenario involving a bear costume.

A man was attacked by a brown bear while riding a mountain bike on Dome Trail near Stuckagain Heights in Anchorage, Alaska. The bear charged after the man braked and dismounted, causing minor injuries. The area is closed for a week as a precaution, and authorities collected samples to identify the bear.

A man was attacked by a brown bear while riding a mountain bike on Dome Trail near Stuckagain Heights in Anchorage, Alaska. He dismounted, attempted to communicate with the bear, but it charged and made contact before retreating. The man sustained minor injuries, authorities collected samples from the bear, and the trail was closed for a week as a precaution.

A man was attacked by a brown bear while mountain biking on Dome Trail near Stuckagain Heights in Anchorage, Alaska. The bear charged after being startled, made contact with the man and his bike, then retreated. The man sustained minor injuries, and the trail was closed for a week as a precaution.

A Navy veteran was shot six times while using bear spray to intervene in a home invasion being live-streamed on Twitch. The incident highlights a violent confrontation during a real-time online broadcast.