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The summer of the bear is testing Alaskans’ carefully calibrated relationship with wildlife as bear attacks hit a record.
8
Number of Alaskans who have been mauled by bears this year
0
Number of bear attacks that have resulted in death
360,000
Anchorage’s population
360
Estimated number of black bears and grizzlies in Anchorage
500 to 600: Number of bear complaint calls received by Alaska Fish and Game in Anchorage this summer
